Our expanding universe
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100 pages ; 23 cm
Translation of: L'expansion de l'univers
Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-100)
Introduction / Dominique Lecourt -- I. Our expanding Universe. The paradox of expansion. The galaxies. The receding galaxies. Expansion and relativity theory. Quasars. The background noise of the sky. The theory of expansion. Other models? -- II. Open questions. The question of isotropy. The chemical composition of the Universe. The inflationary model. The unification of the forces of nature. Broken symmetry. From the cosmos to life? Distribution and formation of galaxies. How old is the Universe? -- III. Instruments and reflection. Telescopes, computers, satellites. The unity of the Universe. Basic research. The return of God?
Translation of: L'expansion de l'univers
Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-100)
Introduction / Dominique Lecourt -- I. Our expanding Universe. The paradox of expansion. The galaxies. The receding galaxies. Expansion and relativity theory. Quasars. The background noise of the sky. The theory of expansion. Other models? -- II. Open questions. The question of isotropy. The chemical composition of the Universe. The inflationary model. The unification of the forces of nature. Broken symmetry. From the cosmos to life? Distribution and formation of galaxies. How old is the Universe? -- III. Instruments and reflection. Telescopes, computers, satellites. The unity of the Universe. Basic research. The return of God?
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The papers of this book made it reflective when scanned.
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