This book gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question about its essence: what is the true nature of space and time? Both defy modern physics and scientists find themselves continually searching for answers. This unique volume brings together world leaders in cosmology, particle physics, quantum gravity, mathematics, philosophy and theology, to provide fresh insights into the deep structure of space and time. In an attempt to understand the question, subjects ranging from dark matter to the philosophical and theological implications of spacetime are covered, ensuring that the issue is thoroughly explored. Interesting and thought-provoking answers provide a well-rounded read.
Contributions by:
John Polkinghorne, Roger Penrose, Andrew Taylor, Alain Connes Edited by:
Shahn Majid (Queen Mary University of London) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 139mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 440g ISBN:9781107641686 ISBN 10: 1107641683 Series:Canto Classics Pages: 320 Publication Date:29 March 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Preface; 1. The dark universe A. N. Taylor; 2. Quantum spacetime and physical reality S. Majid; 3. Causality, quantum theory and cosmology R. Penrose; 4. On the fine structure of spacetime A. Connes; 5. Where physics meets metaphysics M. Heller; 6. The nature of time J. C. Polkinghorne; Index.
