Calibrating the Cosmos: How Cosmology Explains Our Big Bang Universe by Frank Le

Description: Calibrating the Cosmos by Frank Levin This book explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Calibrating the Cosmos describes hard science, but is gently written. It explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe.Many people have a sketchy idea of the work of cosmologists, but Professor Levins experience in teaching both scientific and liberal arts students has enabled him to impart much of our current thinking without resorting to difficult mathematics. Theoretical concepts are emphasized, in particular the symmetries of homogeneity and isotropy enjoyed by our universe on the largest scales, how these symmetries lead to only one quantity being needed to describe the growth of the universe from its infancy to the present time, and how the so-called parameters of the universe are the ingredients used to construct the model universes to which ours – the real thing – is compared.Levin includes the 2003 results from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) and the 2003 and 2004 results of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to ensure that the book is up to date. He explains the relevance of the discoveries done by the new physics Nobel laureates Smoot and Mather!Background material is provided in the first four chapters; the current picture and how it was attained are discussed in the next four chapters; and some unsolved problems and conjectured solutions are explored in the final chapter. Notes This book explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. The book bridges the gap between advanced technical books and the large number of popular ones that skim or omit this material. No other book for the layman explains how model universes are generated, and how they function as the templates against which ours is compared and analyzed. Background material is provided in the first four chapters; the current picture and how it was attained are discussed in the next four chapters; and some unsolved problems and conjectured solutions are explored in the final chapter. Author Biography Until his retirement Professor Levin was a faculty member at Brown University, teaching a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in physics and mathematics. Since retiring in 2001 he has taught adult education courses on cosmology and the universe (2002, 2003, and 2005), and on quantum ideas and phenomena (2004 and 2006). His publications include An Introduction to Quantum Theory (Cambridge, 2001/2002), co-editor with D. A. Micha, two volumes in the series, Finite Systems and Multiparticle Dynamics (Plenum): Vol. 1 Long Range Casimir Forces (1993); Vol. 2 Coulomb Interactions in Nuclear and Atomic Few-body Systems (1996). Table of Contents Introduction: The Splendid Science.- Measuring Distances: On the Earth, in the Solar System, to the Nearby Stars.- Light, Radiation, and Quanta.- Stars: Attributes, Energetics, End Stages.- The Expanding Universe.- Homogeneous, Isotropic Universes.- The Parameters of the Universe.- The Early Universe.- Conjectures. Review From the reviews:"Levin (emer., Brown Univ.) has based his book on his lectures for adult education classes … . Judicious use of numbers, equations, illustrations, and graphs help the reader understand the verbal descriptions. … Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; two-year technical program students." (M. Dickinson, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)"For those wishing to learn more about the universe and its origins, a good place to begin is Frank Levins Calibrating the Cosmos. … Levin makes far more use of charts and graphs to illustrate his discussion of astronomical concepts like the Hubble Constant. … Calibrating the Cosmos aimed at a particular audience: people who dont know much about cosmology, but who are relatively intelligent and motivated to learn." (Jeff Foust, The Space Review, June, 2007)"Calibrating the Cosmos is the first in a series of Astronomers Universe titles that attempt to bring front-line astronomy research to the informed amateur astronomer and scientist. The aim is ambitious – to provide a quantitative yet descriptive account of the evolution of the Universe and its contents … . The discussion is supported by an impressive array of appendices, chapter notes, a bibliography (including internet-based sources), a glossary, and symbol definitions! This book will serve best the keen amateur astronomer and scientist … ." (Jon Willis, The Observatory, Vol. 127 (1200), October, 2007)"American physicist Frank Levin has written a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to cosmology – the science that deals with the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the universe. Levins book is based on lectures he gave in several-adult education courses. … wed recommend … to anyone who wants to get to grips with a weighty but rewarding subject." (Marcus Chown, BBC Sky at Night, May, 2007)"Calibrating the Cosmos is the first volume inthe new series from Springer called Astronomers Universe, intended for just about anyone with a measure of curiosity. … With diagrams and even one or two colour photos the value is excellent and I can recommend it without reservation." (Bill Barlow, Astronomy Now, June, 2007)"Frank Levin currently teaches cosmology to adults who lack the scientific and mathematical background that would usually be regarded as a sine qua non for anyone embarking on such a course of study. His latest book, Calibrating the Cosmos, grew out of this work and promises to bring the science of modern cosmology within reach of the lay reader." (Brendan K Ward, Astronomy and Space, October, 2007) Long Description Calibrating the Cosmos describes hard science, but is gently written. It explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. Many people have a sketchy idea of the work of cosmologists, but Professor Levins experience in teaching both scientific and liberal arts students has enabled him to impart much of our current thinking without resorting to difficult mathematics. Theoretical concepts are emphasized, in particular the symmetries of homogeneity and isotropy enjoyed by our universe on the largest scales, how these symmetries lead to only one quantity being needed to describe the growth of the universe from its infancy to the present time, and how the so-called parameters of the universe are the ingredients used to construct the model universes to which ours - the real thing - is compared. Levin includes the 2003 results from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) and the 2003 and 2004 results of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to ensure that the book is up to date. He explains the relevance of the discoveries done by the new physics Nobel laureates Smoot and Mather! Background material is provided in the first four chapters; the current picture and how it was attained are discussed in the next four chapters; and some unsolved problems and conjectured solutions are explored in the final chapter. Review Quote From the reviews:"Levin (emer., Brown Univ.) has based his book on his lectures for adult education classes … . Judicious use of numbers, equations, illustrations, and graphs help the reader understand the verbal descriptions. … Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; two-year technical program students." (M. Dickinson, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)"For those wishing to learn more about the universe and its origins, a good place to begin is Frank Levins Calibrating the Cosmos. … Levin makes far more use of charts and graphs to illustrate his discussion of astronomical concepts like the Hubble Constant. … Calibrating the Cosmos aimed at a particular audience: people who dont know much about cosmology, but who are relatively intelligent and motivated to learn." (Jeff Foust, The Space Review, June, 2007)"Calibrating the Cosmos is the first in a series of Astronomers Universe titles that attempt to bring front-line astronomy research to the informed amateur astronomer and scientist. The aim is ambitious to provide a quantitative yet descriptive account of the evolution of the Universe and its contents … . The discussion is supported by an impressive array of appendices, chapter notes, a bibliography (including internet-based sources), a glossary, and symbol definitions! This book will serve best the keen amateur astronomer and scientist … ." (Jon Willis, The Observatory, Vol. 127 (1200), October, 2007)"American physicist Frank Levin has written a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to cosmology the science that deals with the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the universe. Levins book is based on lectures he gave in several-adult education courses. … wed recommend … to anyone who wants to get to grips with a weighty but rewarding subject." (Marcus Chown, BBC Sky at Night, May, 2007)"Calibrating the Cosmos is the first volume in the new series from Springer called Astronomers Universe, intended for just about anyone with a measure of curiosity. … With diagrams and even one or two colour photos the value is excellent and I can recommend it without reservation." (Bill Barlow, Astronomy Now, June, 2007)"Frank Levin currently teaches cosmology to adults who lack the scientific and mathematical background that would usually be regarded as a sine qua non for anyone embarking on such a course of study. His latest book, Calibrating the Cosmos, grew out of this work and promises to bring the science of modern cosmology within reach of the lay reader." (Brendan K Ward, Astronomy and Space, October, 2007) Feature Concentrates on, and explains in clear, non-technical language, the ideas and methods scientists have used in achieving the current understanding of the universe Bridges the gap between advanced technical books and the large number of popular ones that skim or omit this material Explains the relevance of the discoveries led by the new physics Nobel laureates George Smoot and John Mather No other book for the layman explains how model universes are generated, and how they function as the templates against which ours is compared and analyzed Hard science softly presented Description for Sales People This book explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. The book bridges the gap between advanced technical books and the large number of popular ones that skim or omit this material. No other book for the layman explains how model universes are generated, and how they function as the templates against which ours is compared and analyzed. Background material is provided in the first four chapters; the current picture and how it was attained are discussed in the next four chapters; and some unsolved problems and conjectured solutions are explored in the final chapter. Details ISBN0387307788 Author Frank Levin Short Title CALIBRATING THE COSMOS Pages 301 Series Astronomers Universe Language English ISBN-10 0387307788 ISBN-13 9780387307787 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Subtitle How Cosmology Explains Our Big Bang Universe Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York, NY DOI 10.1604/9780387307787;10.1007/978-0-387-49768-6 AU Release Date 2006-10-17 NZ Release Date 2006-10-17 US Release Date 2006-10-17 UK Release Date 2006-10-17 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2007 ed. Edition 2007th Publication Date 2006-10-17 Alternative 9781441921529 DEWEY 523.1 Illustrations IX, 301 p. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96310926;

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