A fortunate universe : life in a finely tuned cosmos

著者

    • Lewis, Geraint F.
    • Barnes, Luke A.
    • Schmidt, Brian

書誌事項

A fortunate universe : life in a finely tuned cosmos

Geraint F. Lewis, Luke A. Barnes ; foreword by Brian Schmidt

Cambridge University Press, 2016

  • : hardback

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [358]-369) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

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.

目次

  • Foreword Brian Schmidt
  • Preface
  • 1. A conversation on fine-tuning
  • 2. I'm only human!
  • 3. Can you feel the force?
  • 4. Energy and entropy
  • 5. The Universe is expanding
  • 6. All bets are off!
  • 7. A dozen (or so) reactions to fine-tuning
  • 8. A conversation continued
  • Further reading
  • References
  • Index.

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