Tale of Two Infinities: Gravitational Waves and the Quantum Origin of the Universe's Biggest Mysteries

Multimessenger astronomy is a new discipline that combines the traditional approach of observing light from celestial objects with other messengers such as gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays to gain a deeper understanding of the universe. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos, as it allows us to explore previously inaccessible regions and detect mysterious entities such as black holes and dark matter.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Professor Dan Hooper's groundbreaking book delves into the immense potential of multimessenger astronomy to transform our understanding of the universe. Through the remarkable advancements in modern astronomy, we have been granted a breathtaking glimpse into an unexpected cosmos: a dark, mysterious realm, inhabited by enigmatic entities we know little about, such as black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. This book explores the extraordinary realm of multimessenger astronomy, which combines traditional observations of light from celestial objects with innovative methods that utilize other messengers, including gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays. By intertwining the discussion of multimessenger astronomy with an exploration of the surprising connections between studying the universe on vast scales and the physics of the infinitely small, this text offers an accessible and captivating introduction to the latest findings in cosmology. These groundbreaking discoveries have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos and shed light on the deepest mysteries of our existence.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192898159