How the Universe Got Its Spots

Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space

How the Universe Got Its Spots
Janna Levin
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h203 x 133mm - 224pg
10 Jan 2023 US
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9780691232270
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Mixing memoir and visionary science, a leading astrophysicist' s groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left over from the big bang may one day reveal the size of the cosmos. The result is a thrilling story of cosmology by one of its leading thinkers.
Janna Levin is professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University and director of sciences at Pioneer Works, a nonprofit cultural center in Brooklyn. Her books include Black Hole Blues, Black Hole Survival Guide, and a prize-winning novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines. She presented NOVA' s Black Hole Apocalypse and has delivered iconic stories at The Moth and TED.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780691232270
Published: 10 Jan 2023
Published In: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 203mm
Width: 133mm
Pages: 224

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