Calculating the Cosmos

How Mathematics Unveils the Universe

Ranked #72 in Astrophysics

A prize-winning popular science writer uses mathematical modeling to explain the cosmos
In Calculating the Cosmos, Ian Stewart presents an exhilarating guide to the cosmos, from our solar system to the entire universe. He describes the architecture of space and time, dark matter and dark energy, how galaxies form, why start implode, how everything began, and how it's all going to end. He considers parallel universes, the fine-tuning of the cosmos for life, what forms extraterrestrial life might take, and the likelihood of life on Earth being snuffed out by an asteroid.
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