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In Search of Dark Matter (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 523.1126
EAN: 9780387276168
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0387276165
Label: Springer
Manufacturer: Springer
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 158
Publication Date: March 21, 2006
Publisher: Springer
Studio: Springer
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Editorial Review:The dark matter problem is one of the most fundamental and profoundly difficult problems in the history of science. Not knowing what makes up most of the mass in the Universe goes to the heart of our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. In Search of Dark Matter is the story of the emergence of the dark matter problem, from the initial 'discovery' of dark matter by Jan Oort to contemporary explanations for the nature of dark matter and its role in the origin and evolution of the Universe.
Written for the intelligent non-scientist and scientist alike, it spans a variety of scientific disciplines, from observational astronomy to particle physics. Concepts that the reader will encounter along the way are at the cutting edge of scientific research. However the themes are explained in such a way that no prior understanding of science beyond a high school education is necessary.
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Rating: - In Search of Dark Matter
I found this book to be very informative, up to date, and could be understood by the layman
Rating: - An EXCELLENT book on Dark Matter
This book sets out the evidence for missing matter in the universe in an entertaining yet thorough way. There is virtually no math in the entire book, and yet each subject area is treated fully. I had thought the first evidence for dark matter was star rotation rates in galaxies as set out by Vera Rubin and others. However this book traces the roots of the "something is wrong with our picture of the universe" back to the 1930s and Fritz Zwicky and Jan Oort--two astronomers who could not be more ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Book
The book is very well organized and enjoyable to read. Well done!
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