The deep forces that shape the universe it seems amazing that the universe could be characterised by a mere six numbers, yet, according to astronomer royal martin rees, this is the case. This book clearly explains what the consequences of these changes would have and. Just six numbers is a wellwritten introduction into the forces that shape our existence. All six values featured in this book permit something significant to happen, and to go on happening. The deep forces that shape the universe science masters new ed by rees, sir martin isbn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The strong nuclear force, also called the strong nuclear interaction, is the strongest of the four fundamental forces of nature. M a r t i n rees just s i x n u m b e r s the deep forces that shape the universe a member of the perseus books grou. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The genesis of the universe elegantly explained in a simple theory based on just six numbers by one of the. Erich poppitz chirality, particle physics, and theory space oronto from a theorists point of view, much effort in particle physics today evolves around chirality, chiral symmetry, and its breaking. Just six numbers manages to be both a deep and an accessible book. Our whole universe is governed by just six numbers, set at the time of the big bang. The deep forces that shape the universe paperback may 2 2001 by martin rees author 4.
The deep forces that shape the universe and millions of other books are available for instant access. Just six numbers science masters and over 8 million other books are. The deep forces that shape the universe science masters kindle edition by rees, martin. The deep forces that shape the universe by martin rees. There is there has been for decades an almost absurd number of brilliantly readable books about why the universe is as it is, but this one just. If their values were only fractionally different, we would not exist. The genesis of the universe elegantly explained in a simple theor. Its 6 thousand trillion trillion trillion thats 39 zeroes. The deep forces that shape the universe from the worlds largest community of readers. He makes an excellent case for the necessity of these numbers, though he does not show that they are the only numbers we need. The book is divided into 11 chapters of which 6 are dedicated to the numbers themselves.
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