Origins of the Universe - The Cosmic Microwave Background and the Search for Quantum Gravity

Keith Cooper

Summary

The quest to find a theory of quantum gravity that could potentially explain everything.


Nearly 60 years ago, Nobel Prize-winners Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson stumbled across a mysterious hiss of faint radio static that was interfering with their observations. They had found the key to unravelling the story of the Big Bang and the origin of our universe.

That signal was the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the earliest light in the universe, released 379,000 years after the Big Bang. It contains secrets about what happened during the very first tiny increments of time, which had consequences that have rippled throughout cosmic history, leading to the universe of stars and galaxies that we live in today.

This is the enthralling story of the quest to understand the CMB radiation and what it can tell us of the origins of time and space, from bubble universes to a cyclical cosmos - and possibly leading to the elusive theory of quantum gravity itself.

Available since: 09/03/2020.

Print length: 176 pages.

Science & Technology

Other books that might interest you

Kids DNA Book

Andrew Kirby

Genes, although tiny and imperceptible, play a pivotal role in shaping our physical characteristics, unless modified by medical intervention. Originating from the first man and woman, genes come in various types, with Y-Chromosomes and mtdna being extensively studied by geneticists. Y-DNA is inherited exclusively from fathers to sons, perpetuating through generations of male lineage, while mtdna is passed from mothers to all their offspring, albeit only daughters can transmit it further.The classification of Y-DNA and mtdna into letters helps delineate the genetic relationships across different populations and regions. However, these genetic markers often exhibit a mosaic distribution due to intermarriages, conflicts, and migrations throughout history. Despite these diversifications, humanity remains fundamentally linked to its ancestral roots, with distant connections to the original progenitors persisting through millennia of genetic mingling. Thus, while genetic variations have enriched our species over time, our collective genetic heritage underscores the profound interconnectedness among human populations worldwide.

Show book

ChatGPT for Beginners: Make...

P. Power

Thank you and congratulations on taking this class, "Chat GPT for Beginners: How to Make Money with ChatGPT using Explosive Productivity Hacks, ChatGPT Prompts & AI".
 

 
I know you will get value from this class as it gives you a complete introduction to ChatGPT and how to use ChatGPT prompting. I take you step by step through the process of using it to solve real-life problems so you can generate life changing income. In this class, you will learn:
 

 
✔ What is ChatGPT and how it has changed the world as we know it!
 
✔How to use ChatGPT to generate social media content, presentations, images, reports, emails, ads, blogs, and much more, to perform admin tasks in seconds!
 
✔ How to make far more money, quicker than ever before using ChatGPT as your assistant
 
✔ How you can explode your productivity and eliminate repetitive tasks today!
 
✔ How to quickly generate voice related scripts for Youtube, Podcasts, Music and much more
 
✔ How to use AI tools such as Dall-E-2 , Copy AI and others to generate tons of text and image content in seconds
 
✔ The exact steps you need to make money online with ChatGPT today!
 
✔ You will be able to take this course with no prior knowledge and use ChatGPT effectively
 
So let's get started so I can teach you how to explode your productivity and make far more money with ChatGPT.

Show book

Tough and Competent - Leadership...

Eugene F. Kranz

Tough and Competent documents the leadership and teamwork principles which emerged from an organization of novice, part-time engineers in NASA Mercury Control. By July 1969, when faced with the stress of the Apollo 11 mission to land Americans on the moon, they had matured into a group of hardened individuals empowered to make the split-second decisions to land with only seventeen seconds of fuel remaining. What had changed? Team chemistry, IT!, is the unifying soul of operations that emerged from the leadership, working, and social environment to achieve organizational excellence. Mission Control could address quickly the risks and complexity of spaceflight operations. The intangible element, IT!, elevates performance to where the impossible becomes commonplace. 
 
 
 
IT! was born in a bare-bones warehouse floor work environment, where learning by doing developed the materials for flight. Controllers spanned diverse backgrounds: Philco tech reps, farm boys, Native Americans, and junior college grads who became self-made engineers. A free exchange of knowledge developed expertise among colleagues. Everyone brought unique viewpoints and skills which coalesced into IT! In relaying his long tenure at NASA, Kranz narrates the development of IT! His views on lessons learned through decades of Mission Control are valuable for any innovation-based organization.

Show book

Leading with Humanity - How...

Tom Wellner

Proving true to Orla Scott’s statement, “Purpose, people, and profit are not mutually exclusive,” with Leading with Humanity: How Purpose Creates Value, Thomas Wellner offers readers a blueprint for building companies that never lose sight of their mission while adapting to contemporary demands in ways that allow their businesses to grow. Throughout his career, Wellner has been intent on establishing balance, meaning, and empathy in the companies he has had the pleasure of leading. Here he outlines the approaches that can help businesses be innovative and compassionate while consistently producing excellent results. Readers will see new opportunities when learning how Wellner transformed companies into nimble entities that profit from collaboration, focus on their strengths, and streamline processes. Applying concrete examples from his current role in the senior living sector, readers will also be reminded of the potent power of the ageless human spirit.

Show book

Computer Programming with R -...

Brian Murray

"Computer Programming with R: Comprehensive Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualization with R Programming Language" is a comprehensive guide to learning the R programming language for data analysis and visualization. R is a popular open-source programming language used in data science, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
This book provides a detailed overview of the R programming language, including its syntax, data structures, and functions. It covers various topics such as data types, data wrangling, data visualization, statistical analysis, and machine learning, with a focus on practical applications.
The book also includes a step-by-step guide to using popular R packages, such as ggplot2, dplyr, and tidyr, to create visualizations and manipulate data. Additionally, it covers advanced topics such as text mining, web scraping, and time series analysis.
Furthermore, the book includes numerous real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate how R can be used to solve complex data problems. It also provides tips and best practices for efficient coding and reproducibility.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, "Computer Programming with R" is an essential guide for mastering the art of data analysis and visualization with the R programming language. With this book, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze and visualize data, and create sophisticated data-driven solutions to real-world problems.
"Computer Programming with R: Comprehensive Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualization with R Programming Language" is a must-have resource for anyone interested in using R for data analysis and visualization, whether for academic research or industry applications.

Show book

Jesus Germs and the Great...

Faith Christie RN

Is it possible to be a Christian and a nurse at the same time? 
When I first started out in my calling as a nurse, I thought the answer to that question was an easy "yes," but then as I walked the long halls of the hospital, I started to have questions:Is it ever okay to pray for a patient?Why do I feel so awkward asking for a chaplain?When death is real, does heaven have a place in the hospital? 
I tried to find resources written by other Christian medical professionals to help me, but all I ever heard were statements on ethics and the legal repercussions of bringing "coercive" faith to the bedside. 
Then I faced death myself in an ICU bed and learned that a lot of my fears were irrelevant in the Presence of the living God. And with that realization, I began to learn how God could make me a Christian and a nurse at the same time. 
Facing death in an ICU bed is a high-risk education not everyone can afford, so I've collected the lessons learned during my journey in this book. These spiritual case studies can be used to help nurses bring their faith to work. 
Discussion Questions included for small group study or personal growth.

Show book