Antonio Padilla
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity
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The mysterious numbers that unlock the secrets of the universe are Graham's number, TREE(3), and 10^{-120}. These numbers are the key to unlocking mind-bending phenomena such as black holes, the holographic truth, and the cosmological constant.
Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
In his captivating book, "Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them," renowned theoretical physicist and YouTube star Tony Padilla takes readers on an exhilarating cosmic journey, exploring the most extraordinary numbers in physics. Through this captivating exploration, Padilla unveils the secrets of the universe, painting a vivid picture of how it operates. Among these remarkable numbers are Graham's number, which is so vast that contemplating it in the wrong way could lead to a singularity, TREE(3), a mathematical concept that could continue indefinitely until the universe reset itself, and 10^{-120}, which quantifies the incredibly delicate balance of energy required for the universe, including ourselves, to exist.
Guiding us deep into the enigmatic realms of reality, Padilla showcases how these peculiar numbers, ranging from colossal to minuscule and even infinitely vast, hold the key to unlocking mind-bending phenomena such as black holes, the holographic truth, and the cosmological constant. By seamlessly blending cutting-edge science with an entertaining cosmic quest, "Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them" emerges as an electrifying and thought-provoking guide to the most fundamental truths of the universe.
Weight: 573g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241445372
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