The Inflationary Universe by Alan Guth
The book explores the concept of cosmic inflation, a theory suggesting that the universe underwent an exponential expansion in the first fractions of a second after the Big Bang. This expansion explains several puzzling aspects of the universe, such as its large-scale uniformity and geometry. The author, a prominent physicist, details the development of the inflationary model, discussing both the theoretical motivations and the empirical evidence supporting it. The narrative also delves into the implications of inflation for understanding the origin of the observable universe and the fundamental physics governing it, providing a comprehensive overview of one of the most influential ideas in modern cosmology.
The 10461st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 374
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- The 13 Best Science Books for the General Reader (The Guardian)