Notice bibliographique
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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Lewis, Geraint F. (1969-....)
Barnes, Luke A. (1983-....)
Titre(s) : A fortunate universe [Texte imprimé] : life in a finely-tuned cosmos / Geraint F. Lewis..., Luke A. Barnes... ; foreword by Brian Schmidt...
Publication : Cambridge : Cambridge university press, 2017
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XVII-373 p.) ; 24 cm
Note(s) : Bibliogr. p. 362-369. Index
Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe
had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and
life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how
we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets,
stars and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos. Conflicting
notions about our place in the Universe are defined, defended and critiqued from scientific,
philosophical and religious viewpoints. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses
what fine-tuning might mean for the future of physics and the search for the ultimate
laws of nature. Tackling difficult questions and providing thought-provoking answers,
this volumes challenges us to consider our place in the cosmos, regardless of our
initial convictions
Sujet(s) : Astrophysique
Univers
Cosmologie
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781107156616. - ISBN 1107156610 (rel.)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb45301069w
Notice n° :
FRBNF45301069
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : A conversation on fine-tuning ; I'm only human! ; Can you feel the force? ; Energy
and entropy ; The universe is expanding ; All bets are off! ; A dozen (or so) reactions
to fine-tuning ; A conversation continued.
