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The Nature of Space and Time (Princeton Science Library, 40),Used
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From two of the world's great physicistsStephen Hawking and Nobel laureate Roger Penrosea lively debate about the nature of space and timeEinstein said that the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful theories in all of physics, be united into a single quantum theory of gravity? Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? In The Nature of Space and Time, two of the worlds most famous physicistsStephen Hawking (A Brief History of Time) and Roger Penrose (The Road to Reality)debate these questions.The authors outline how their positions have further diverged on a number of key issues, including the spatial geometry of the universe, inflationary versus cyclic theories of the cosmos, and the blackhole informationloss paradox. Though much progress has been made, Hawking and Penrose stress that physicists still have further to go in their quest for a quantum theory of gravity.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Nature of Space and Time'? A: The book features a debate between Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose on the nature of space and time, exploring whether quantum theory and general relativity can be unified into a single quantum theory of gravity.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist known for 'A Brief History of Time', and Roger Penrose, a Nobel laureate recognized for his work in mathematical physics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the debates between Hawking and Penrose? A: The debates cover various topics including the spatial geometry of the universe, inflationary versus cyclic theories, and the black-hole information-loss paradox.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 144 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Nature of Space and Time'? A: The book was published on February 28, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: While the book is accessible, it may be more suitable for readers with some background knowledge in physics, as it discusses advanced concepts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is a revised edition.
- Q: In which category is 'The Nature of Space and Time' listed? A: The book is categorized under Cosmology.