Martin J. Rees Knihy

Táto encyklopédia odkrýva vesmír so všetkými jeho fenoménmi vzbudzujúcimi posvätnú úctu, počnúc stredom slnečnej sústavy až po krajné medze známeho kozmu. Kým iné knihy opisujú rôzne aspekty vesmíru, táto vám všetko ukáže – zoberie vás na oslnivý vizuálny prieskum všemožných úžasných objektov a javov. VÁŠ ODBORNÝ SPRIEVODCA Kniha Vesmír vysvetľuje sily a procesy, ktoré udržiavajú kozmos v chode. Zaoberá sa základnými otázkami typu: ako a kedy vznikol vesmír, objasňuje pojmy čas a priestor a snaží sa preniknúť do tajov budúcnosti. VEĽKÁ CESTA Vydajte sa na dobrodružnú výpravu po kamenných vnútorných planétach slnečnej sústavy i po vzdialených plynných obroch a objavujte zvyšok našej domovskej galaxie, Mliečnej cesty. Uvidíte zrod hviezd a kolaps umierajúcich sĺnc, potom pocestujete ďalej až na krajné medze vesmíru. Dobrodružná púť dlhá bilióny kilometrov vás zároveň prenesie ďaleko do hlbokej minulosti. NOČNÁ OBLOHA Knihu Vesmír zdobia efektné hviezdne mapy, ktoré poskytujú jasný prehľad o planétach, hviezdach a iných nebeských telesách viditeľných zo Zeme. Tieto mapy vám umožnia mesiac čo mesiac v roku identifikovať a objavovať viditeľný vesmír. Mapy dopĺňajú komplexné a výstižné profily súhvezdí. Táto ilustrovaná rodinná encyklopédia je dokonalým sprievodcom po majestátnom a nádhernom vesmíre – od kvazarov po kométy, od supernov po teóriu strún

Marin Rees v tejto prístupnej a zároveň mimoriadne originálnej publikácii ukazuje, ako dnes iba šesť čísel vtlačených vo „Veľkom tresku“ určuje zásadne dôležité črty fyzikálneho kozmu. Keby hociktoré z nich nebolo takpovediac „vyladené“, nejestvovali by nijaké hviezdy a nijaký život. Uvedomenie si tohto stavu vecí ponúka radikálne nový celkový pohľad na vesmír a naše miesto v ňom, ako aj na podstatu fyzikálnych zákonov.

Our universe appears remarkably "biophilic," raising questions about whether this is mere chance, divine design, or coincidence. Cosmologist Martin Rees delves into this inquiry, reflecting on Einstein's question of whether God could have created the world differently. The book investigates the implications of a "yes" answer, proposing that our universe may be part of a vast "multiverse" where most other universes are devoid of life. In this view, the laws of nature are merely local regulations established post-Big Bang, suggesting our universe is a unique haven for life. Rees examines our solar system and addresses related topics, including the likelihood of life and the credibility of the Big Bang theory. He contemplates the long-term future of the cosmos and traces its origins back to a singularity. He grapples with the paradox of a universe that spans 10 billion light-years emerging from an infinitesimal point. Rees posits that we might already sense the existence of other universes, yet the multiverse concept's viability hinges on understanding the fundamental nature of space and time at scales far smaller than atoms, governed by quantum gravity. This exploration of the cosmos will captivate both scientists and general readers intrigued by the universe we inhabit.

Blending descriptive theoretical arguments with the latest observational results, Begelman and Rees present the evidence for black holes and their role in the Universe. This lavishly illustrated book is suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, and will also fascinate amateur astronomers and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.

Budoucnost lidstva na Zemi zásadně závisí na budoucnosti vědy a na tom, jak úspěšně k řešení svých problémů využijeme technologický pokrok. Musíme však myslet racionálně, globálně, kolektivně, optimisticky a předvídat daleko dopředu. Pokrok v biotechnologii, kybernetice, robotice a v rozvoji umělé inteligence – pokud se bude uplatňovat rozumně – nám umožní pomoci rozvojovým zemím a překonat hrozby, kterým lidstvo čelí – od klimatické změny po jadernou válku. Kniha O budoucnosti přináší v přístupné a čtivé formě fascinující vhled do nejmodernější vědy a technologie každému, kdo chce porozumět stěžejním problémům, které budou definovat budoucnost lidstva na Zemi i ve vesmíru.

A scientist known for unraveling the complexities of the universe over millions of years, Sir Rees now warns that humankind is potentially the maker of its own demise--and that of the cosmos. With clarity and precision, he maps out the ways technology could destroy the species and foreclose the potential of a living universe whose evolution has just begun

Exceptional full-color photographs representing the latest captures from space telescopes and detailed digital artwork enhance a comprehensive study of the world of outer space, from Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system to the farthest galaxies, documenting the planets, their moons, stars, galaxies, supernovas, and other celestial phenomena.

In this exploration of our relationshop with the universe, the authors search for the grand design of the universe and the meaning of the so-called coincidences that allow life to exist on our planet. They present the latest advances in understanding of the nature of dark matter, explore mini and massive black holes, brown dwarfs and novel forms of matter such as quarks and quark nuggets. They discuss the search for a unified theory of all the particles and forces of nature: cosmic strings, superstrings and the possibility of a theory of everything. The authors also speculate on the possibility of the existence of other universes and of other intelligent life in our own.

How did a single "genesis event" create billions of galaxies, black holes, stars and planets? How did atoms assemble -- here on earth, and perhaps on other worlds -- into living beings intricate enough to ponder their origins? What fundamental laws govern our universe?This book describes new discoveries and offers remarkable insights into these fundamental questions. There are deep connections between stars and atoms, between the cosmos and the microworld. Just six numbers, imprinted in the "big bang," determine the essential features of our entire physical world. Moreover, cosmic evolution is astonishingly sensitive to the values of these numbers. If any one of them were "untuned," there could be no stars and no life. This realization offers a radically new perspective on our universe, our place in it, and the nature of physical laws.

This volume presents an unique and accessible synthesis of modern cosmology. In recent years, observational cosmology has made remarkable advances, bringing into sharper focus a new set of fundamental questions that Martin Rees addresses in this book. Why is the universe expanding the way it is? What were the 'seeds' that caused galaxies, clusters and superclusters to form? What is the nature of 'dark matter'? What happened in the very early universe? The latest exciting advances and theories are discussed, while maintaining a clear distinction between aspects that now have a firm empirical basis and those that remain speculative.