Full title | The Fifth Essence: The Search for Dark Matter in the Universe [permalink] |
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Language | English |
Author | Lawrence Krauss (author) |
Publisher | Hutchinson |
Categories | Astronomy, physics and science |
Publication year | 1989 |
ISBN | 0-09-174211-0 [Amazon, B&N, Abe, Powell's] |
Pages | 342 |
Synopsis | This book is in large part about particle physics, with the main theme being an exploration of dark matter and its implications. There are very few equations, and those are fairly simple to follow. However, there's a lot of physics jargon, making it a little hard to follow at times for the non-physicist. |
Review | As a layman I found this book very interesting, although I feel someone with a deeper knowledge of physics (in particular particle physics) would enjoy it even more. Nonetheless, Krauss makes a valiant effort at explaining a very difficult subject. I especially enjoyed the long section about how we've modeled (and simulated) the formation of large-scale structure. It's really amazing how well gravity can explain large structures. If you're at all interested in dark matter, I heartily recommend this book, even though it's a little dated by now (for instance, it talks about the Superconducting Super Collider). |
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Part IThe Stuff of Matter
Part IIWeighing the Universe... and Coming up Short
Part IIIWhy the Universe is Flat: The Big Bang, Large-Scale Structure, and the Need for Something New
Part IVThe Neutrino Saga and the Birth of Cold Dark Matter
Part VThe Candidates
Part VIDesperately Seeking Dark Matter
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