TY - BOOK ID - 8360803 TI - From the Universe to the Elementary Particles : A First Introduction to Cosmology and the Fundamental Interactions PY - 2012 SN - 21924791 SN - 3642243746 3642243754 PB - Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Cosmology -- Textbooks. KW - Field theory (Physics) -- Textbooks. KW - Particles (Nuclear physics) -- Textbooks. KW - Quantum theory -- Textbooks. KW - Relativity (Physics) -- Textbooks. KW - Particles (Nuclear physics) KW - Cosmology KW - Astronomy & Astrophysics KW - Physics KW - Physical Sciences & Mathematics KW - Astronomy - General KW - Nuclear Physics KW - Astrophysics KW - Quantum theory KW - Relativity (Physics) KW - Field theory (Physics) KW - Classical field theory KW - Continuum physics KW - Quantum dynamics KW - Quantum mechanics KW - Quantum physics KW - Elementary particles (Physics) KW - High energy physics KW - Nuclear particles KW - Nucleons KW - Physics. KW - Gravitation. KW - Astronomy. KW - Astrophysics. KW - Cosmology. KW - Nuclear physics. KW - Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. KW - Particle and Nuclear Physics. KW - Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory. KW - Continuum mechanics KW - Gravitation KW - Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics KW - Space and time KW - Mechanics KW - Thermodynamics KW - Astronomy KW - Deism KW - Metaphysics KW - Nuclear physics KW - Matter KW - Antigravity KW - Centrifugal force KW - Atomic nuclei KW - Atoms, Nuclei of KW - Nucleus of the atom KW - Astronomical physics KW - Cosmic physics KW - Properties UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:8360803 AB - In this book, the author leads the reader, step by step and without any advanced mathematics, to a clear understanding of the foundations of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology. He also addresses current and controversial questions on topics such as string theory. The book contains gentle introductions to the theories of special and general relativity, and also classical and quantum field theory. The essential aspects of these concepts are understood with the help of simple calculations; for example, the force of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of the space-time. Also treated are the Big Bang, dark matter and dark energy, as well as the presently known interactions of elementary particles: electrodynamics, the strong and the weak interactions including the Higgs boson. Finally, the book sketches as yet speculative theories: Grand Unification theories, supersymmetry, string theory and the idea of additional dimensions of space-time. Since no higher mathematical or physics expertise is required, the book is also suitable for college and university students at the beginning of their studies. Hobby astronomers and other science enthusiasts seeking a deeper insight than can be found in popular treatments will also appreciate this unique book. ER -