The topic presented in the book "Just Six Numbers" really opens its wealth when read i.e. at a time with "The Inflationary Universe" from Alan Guth! All publications about the "Big Bang" actually just deal with the "aftermath" of the "Big Bang" The Inflation Theory, a theory wre Alan Guth has contributed heavily to, actually deals with the "Big Bang" and gives a conceivable explanation why our "Universe" has the values for those "Six Numbers" as it has, so that it sets a frame work for all the papers presented around the "Big Bang". Going to this link:
You will be able to listen to lectures of Alan Guth and you will experience how this brilliant scientist is a good listener, is clear about that his theory is not accepted by all. This 2 part lecture wonderfully sets the basis for this books!
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-...
You will be able to listen to lectures of Alan Guth and you will experience how this brilliant scientist is a good listener, is clear about that his theory is not accepted by all. This 2 part lecture wonderfully sets the basis for this books!