Steven Weinberg Libros

A Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened at the very beginning of the universe, and how we know, in this popular science classic. Our universe has been growing for nearly 14 billion years. But almost everything about it, from the elements that forged stars, planets, and lifeforms, to the fundamental forces of physics, can be traced back to what happened in just the first three minutes of its life. In this book, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg describes in wonderful detail what happened in these first three minutes. It is an exhilarating journey that begins with the Planck Epoch - the earliest period of time in the history of the universe - and goes through Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the Hubble Red Shift, and the detection of the Cosmic Microwave Background. These incredible discoveries all form the foundation for what we now understand as the "standard model" of the origin of the universe. The First Three Minutes examines not only what this model looks like, but also tells the exciting story of the bold thinkers who put it together. Clearly and accessibly written, The First Three Minutes is a modern-day classic, an unsurpassed explanation of where it is we really come from.

En esta historia de la ciencia, tan irreverente como ambiciosa, Steven Weinberg nos conduce a través de los siglos desde la antigua Mileto hasta el Bagdad medieval y Oxford, desde la Academia de Platón y el Museo de Alejandría hasta la escuela de la Catedral de Chartres y la Sociedad Real de Londres. El autor nos traslada a la mente de los científicos de la Antigüedad y la Edad Media para mostrarnos cómo ellos no solo no entendían lo que nosotros ya entendemos del mundo; en realidad, tampoco sabían qué era lo que había que entender, ni por supuesto cómo entenderlo. Sin embargo, a raíz de la lucha por resolver misterios tales como el curioso movimiento de los planetas y la subida y bajada de las mareas, finalmente emergió la disciplina de la ciencia moderna, con sus objetivos y sus métodos. Weinberg examina los enfrentamientos y las colaboraciones que, a lo largo de ese tortuoso pero fascinante camino se dieron entre la ciencia histórica y esferas competencia de la religión, la tecnología, las matemáticas, la filosofía y la poesía.

This introduction to quantum field theory, authored by Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg, offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts in the field. It is designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, combining theoretical insights with practical applications. The text emphasizes clarity and rigor, making complex ideas accessible while providing a solid foundation in the principles of quantum mechanics and particle physics. This paperback edition brings Weinberg's acclaimed work to a broader audience, enhancing its reach and impact.

This comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory, authored by Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg, offers an in-depth exploration of the subject, blending theoretical concepts with practical applications. First published in 1996, it serves as a foundational text for students and researchers, elucidating complex topics with clarity and precision. Weinberg's expertise and insights provide readers with a profound understanding of the principles that govern particle physics and the interactions of fundamental forces.

This book is unique in the detailed, self-contained, and comprehensive treatment that it gives to the ideas and formulas that are used and tested in modern cosmological research. It divides into two parts, each of which provides enough material for a one-semester graduate course. The first part deals chiefly with the isotropic and homogeneous average universe; the second part concentrates on the departures from the average universe. Throughout the book the author presents detailed analytic calculations of cosmological phenomena, rather than just report results obtained elsewhere by numerical computation. The book is up to date, and gives detailed accounts of topics such as recombination, microwave background polarization, leptogenesis, gravitational lensing, structure formation, and multifield inflation, that are usually treated superficially if at all in treatises on cosmology. Copious references to current research literature are supplied. Appendices include a briefintroduction to general relativity, and a detailed derivation of the Boltzmann equation for photons and neutrinos used in calculations of cosmological evolution. Also provided is an assortment of problems.

Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg explains the foundations of modern physics in historical context for undergraduates and beyond.

An understanding of nature's final laws may be within our grasp - a way of explaining forces and symmetries and articles that does not require further explanation. In it he discusses beauty, the weakness of philosophy, the best ideas in physics and the honour of accepting a world without god.

The book offers a clear and insightful introduction to modern quantum mechanics, specifically tailored for graduate students. Steven Weinberg's expertise shines through as he distills complex concepts into accessible explanations, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the subject.

Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg offers a thorough introduction to supersymmetry, exploring its fundamental concepts and implications in theoretical physics. This paperback edition presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both students and enthusiasts. Weinberg's expertise provides valuable insights into the significance of supersymmetry in understanding the universe, bridging gaps between various areas of physics while emphasizing its potential impact on future research.

This classic of contemporary science writing by a Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains to general readers what happened when the universe began, and how we know.