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An Introduction to Black Holes, Information And The String Theory Revolution: The Holographic Universe,New
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Over the last decade the physics of black holes has been revolutionized by developments that grew out of Jacob Bekenstein's realization that black holes have entropy. Stephen Hawking raised profound issues concerning the loss of information in black hole evaporation and the consistency of quantum mechanics in a world with gravity. For two decades these questions puzzled theoretical physicists and eventually led to a revolution in the way we think about space, time, matter and information. This revolution has culminated in a remarkable principle called 'The Holographic Principle', which is now a major focus of attention in gravitational research, quantum field theory and elementary particle physics. Leonard Susskind, one of the coinventors of the Holographic Principle as well as one of the founders of String theory, develops and explains these concepts.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'An Introduction to Black Holes, Information And The String Theory Revolution: The Holographic Universe'? A: The book explores the physics of black holes, the concepts of entropy related to them, and the implications of the Holographic Principle in understanding space, time, matter, and information.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Leonard Susskind, a prominent physicist known for his work in theoretical physics and string theory.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the publishing date of this book? A: It was published on December 23, 2004.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What scientific concepts does the book discuss? A: The book discusses black hole entropy, the loss of information during black hole evaporation, and principles of quantum mechanics alongside the Holographic Principle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in astrophysics? A: While the book covers complex topics, it is written to be accessible to readers interested in the fundamentals of black holes and string theory, making it suitable for beginners with a keen interest in astrophysics.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or diagrams? A: The book primarily focuses on theoretical concepts, and while it may contain some illustrations, it is mainly text-based.