Cycles of Time : An Extraordinary New View of the Universe

Name: Cycles of Time : An Extraordinary New View of the Universe
Brand: Vintage Publishing

Vintage Publishing

Explore the deepest mysteries of the universe with Roger Penrose's "Cycles of Time". This remarkable book, winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, offers a penetrating analysis of the second law of thermodynamics and the light-cone geometry of space-time. Discover how the universe's expected ultimate fate can be reinterpreted as the 'big bang' of a new one. Penrose presents various cosmological models, discusses black holes in depth, and examines the role of the cosmic microwave background. He argues that the Big Bang was not the beginning, nor will it be the end. Key Features: * Examines the second law of thermodynamics and its implications for the universe. * Explores the light-cone geometry of space-time. * Presents standard and non-standard cosmological models. * Offers in-depth discussions on black holes and the cosmic microwave background. * Written by Nobel Prize winner Roger Penrose. Product Summary: Cycles of Time, Roger Penrose, Paperback, 304 pages, English, Vintage Publishing, ISBN 9780099505945.