Perhaps the Greeks were indeed right, that in the beginning there was chaos. Many observations from modern physics seem to confirm this. But what happened in the first moments of the universe's life? In order to provide an answer to this, scientists investigate matter every day.
They use large telescopes and powerful particle accelerators to meticulously reconstruct the mechanisms through which the miracle that surrounds us was born and to gather clues about its end.
Steering clear of complex scientific terms, leading CERN physicist Guido Tonelli addresses the big question in seven chapters, from the Big Bang to the emergence of stars, galaxies, and, finally, humanity. A dizzying journey back in time to the mysterious origin of things.
We scientists are like the people in Plato's cave: we attempt to free ourselves from our shackles – our incorrect conclusions – we strive to name the shadows and emerge from the cave to see the light.
Guido Tonelli
Manufacturer
- Authors
- Tonelli Guido, Guido Tonelli
- Publisher
- Dioptra
- Type
- Natural Sciences
- Language
- Greek
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 296
- Release Date
- 10/2020
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 14x20.5 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789606531521
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