Publication

2006 - Springer, Berlin, Germany

Language

English

Word Count

41,000 words, Guess

Page Count

164 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCQB791.3 .F74 2006

Description

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.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Springer-Praxis Books in popular Astronomy

Other Editions

  • In search of dark matterPaperbackSpringer2006-01-01

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