It's an interesting read that serves as a fantastic starting point for further research on any subject that grabs the reader's attention.( b. Beginners looking for an accessible introduction to the contemporary understanding of the Universe should pick up this book. This book takes readers on a journey through the Laws of the Cosmos to the origins and structure of the cosmos, covering the Big Bang, stellar evolution, and gravitational waves. Detailed with the most interesting facts about the universe − this book will extend your mind for a better understanding of our intriguing cosmos whether you're an astrophysicist collecting nice pics of the night sky, a casual viewer of the constellations, or a dedicated scholar working in the field of physics and astronomy. We spend time looking at the amazing story of how humankind's understanding of the universe has evolved, from Copernicus and Newton through Einstein, Hubble, and beyond. Our mind begins to stumble when the topic is brought up, and we begin to doubt ones intelligence in our search for an understanding of the Universe we live in. Most people find it too difficult and overwhelming to consider the subject of our universe. A few beliefs about how our Universe was born and how it will perish was irrevocably altered by the unexpected discovery that space is not only expanding, but expanding ever faster. We refer to the totality of all objects that exist in space as the "universe." It contains countless stars, galaxies, black holes, vast gas clouds, and a variety of other amazing objects. The careful study of the numerical values of the fundamental constants − as determined from various experiments − can in turn determine the overall consistency and correctness of the basic theories of physics themselves. An accurate knowledge of fundamental constants is therefore essential if we hope to achieve an accurate quantitative description of our physical universe. The speed of light signifies a maximum speed for any object while the fine-structure constant characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic interaction. This book discusses the calculations and Interpretations of the Fundamental Constants which consistently appear in the basic equations of theoretical physics upon which the entire scientific study rests, nor are they properties of the fundamental particles of physics of which all matter is constituted. Throughout all of the formulations of the basic equations of gravitation, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, the nuclear physics and their application to the real world, there appear again and again certain fundamental invariant quantities called the fundamental physical constants –which are generally believed to be both universal in nature and have constant value in time. This book will be of interest to students, teachers and general science readers interested in fundamental ideas of physics. This book assumes science a journey not a destination and the advance of knowledge is an infinite progression towards a goal that forever recedes. This book concentrates on presenting the subject from the understanding perspective of physics and brings the reader right up to date with curious aspects of physics established over the last few centuries. It bridges the gap and addresses the questions that are of interest to us all or at least to all of us reading this book and lead us to study science in the first place. We human beings - who are ourselves mere collections of fundamental particles of nature - try to wonder, seek answers and gazing at the immense heavens above, we have always asked a multitude of questions: When did the first black holes form in pre-galactic halos and what is their initial mass and spin? What is the mechanism of black hole formation in galactic nuclei, and how do black holes evolve over cosmic time due to accretion and mergers? What is the role of black hole mergers in galaxy formation? Does gravity travel at the speed of light? Does the graviton have mass? How does gravitational information propagate: Are there more than two transverse modes of propagation? What is the structure of space-time just outside astrophysical black holes? Do their space times have horizons? What happens in a black hole? Many others! Understanding the Universe: Quarks, Leptons and the Big Bang is a clear, readable and self-contained introduction to chaos of physics and related areas of science.
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