The Inflationary Universe
The Inflationary Universe by Alan Guth, published by Basic Books on March 18, 1998, is a first paperback edition comprising 384 pages. This book presents a first-hand account of Guth’s groundbreaking discovery regarding the origins of the universe, detailing his journey from a young researcher to a prominent figure in the field of physics. It explores his theory that the big bang was initiated by a brief period of hyper-rapid inflation, which is considered a significant contribution to science in the twentieth century.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that delves into the complexities of cosmology and the fundamental questions surrounding the universe’s beginnings. The book focuses on the scientific principles behind Guth’s theory and the implications it has for our understanding of space science and physics. Through this account, Guth aims to illuminate the processes that led to the formation of the universe, providing insights into the nature of cosmic phenomena.
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This is the compelling, first-hand account of Alan Guth’s paradigm-breaking discovery of the origins of the universe—and of his dramatic rise from young researcher to physics superstar. Guth’s startling theory—widely regarded as one of the most important contributions to science during the twentieth century—states that the big bang was set into motion by a period of hyper-rapid “inflation,” lasting only a billion-trillion-billionth of a second. The Inflationary Universe is the passionate story of one leading scientist’s effort to look behind the cosmic veil and explain how the universe began.
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