Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures: The Foundations of Astrophysical Reality from Across the Centuries

Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures explores how our conceptions of time, space, and the physical universe have evolved across cultures throughout the centuries, blending historical sources, biographical profiles, and the latest discoveries in astrophysics and particle physics. It describes the insights and limits of our knowledge, the physical universe, and how ideas old and new have converged to build our current understanding of reality. The book covers dark matter, dark energy, gravitational waves, quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the ultimate boundaries of the observable universe. It is a valuable resource for those interested in historical astronomy, cultural astronomy, physics, and astrophysics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 307 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures delves into the profound evolution of our perceptions of time, space, and the physical universe across diverse cultures throughout centuries. With a humanistic approach, this comprehensive book combines historical sources, biographical profiles of exceptional scientists, and cutting-edge discoveries in astrophysics and particle physics. This rich narrative unveils the incredible insights and ultimate boundaries of our knowledge, the physical universe, and the intricate convergence of ideas both ancient and modern, shaping our current understanding of reality.

From the awe-inspiring Large Hadron Collider to the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope, we have embarked on a remarkable journey, mapping the universe from the smallest to the largest scales. These groundbreaking instruments have granted us invaluable insights, transforming our understanding of the cosmos.

Within these chapters, you will embark on a captivating exploration of dark matter and dark energy, gravitational waves, and other intricate facets of the cosmos. Along the way, you will delve into the realm of quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the vast expanse of the observable universe. This book fosters insight from a diverse array of cultural traditions, encompassing perspectives from both modern and ancient civilizations, to illustrate how our modern conceptions of space and time have emerged from the ongoing explorations within ancient world civilizations.

As a valuable, intriguing, and insightful resource, Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures appeals to scholars and enthusiasts in historical astronomy, cultural astronomy, physics, and astrophysics. It offers a captivating journey into the depths of our understanding, illuminating the interconnectedness of cultures and the boundless possibilities of scientific exploration.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031278891
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023