The wraparound universe /
What shape is the universe? Is it curved and closed in on itself? Is it expanding? Where is it headed? Could space be wrapped around itself, such that it produces ghost images of faraway galaxies? Such are the questions posed by Jean-Pierre Luminet in The Wraparound Universe, which he then addresses...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts :
A K Peters, Limited,
2008.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | What shape is the universe? Is it curved and closed in on itself? Is it expanding? Where is it headed? Could space be wrapped around itself, such that it produces ghost images of faraway galaxies? Such are the questions posed by Jean-Pierre Luminet in The Wraparound Universe, which he then addresses in clear and accessible language. An expert in black holes and the big bang, he leads us on a voyage through the surprising byways of space-time, where possible topologies of the universe, explorations of the infinite, and cosmic mirages combine their mysterious traits and unlock the imagination. T. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (334 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 0429192304 9780429192302 1439864969 9781439864968 |