Einstein's telescope : the hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe / Evalyn Gates.
Evalyn Gates transports us to the edge of science to explore the tool that unlocks the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. Based on the theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or 'Einstein's Telescope', is enabling discoveries that are taking us towards the next revolution in scientific thinking--one that may change our understanding of where the Universe came from and where it is going.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393062380
- ISBN: 0393062384
- Physical Description: xiv, 305 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), charts ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-289) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What is the universe made of? -- A revolution in space and time -- A cosmic expansion -- Einstein's telescope -- MACHOs and WIMPs -- Black holes and planets -- Weighing the universe -- Cold dark matter -- Tracing the invisible-- and finding dark matter -- An accelerating universe -- The imprint of dark energy on the cosmic web -- Gravity waves -- Epilogue : Dark matter and dark energy : keys to the next revolution.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 523.1 GAT (Text) | 37810434865886 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
