The River of Time
The River of Time
£25.99
GBPCan we change the past? The surprising answer to this question can be found in the final chapters of this book. Examining the history of the study of time and presenting in detail the modern state of physical research on the subject, this book is a superb overview of a fascinating subject. The figures who have helped to shape our views on time are presented as real people, in the context of their own times and struggles: from Socrates' troubles in Athens, to the experiences of physicists under the former Soviet Union. In addition Novikov details his own experiences with great Russian and Western physicists, such as Sakharov, Zeldovich, Rees and Hawking. Details of modern theories in fields such as the possibility of time machines, anomalous flows of time (at black or white holes) and the possible source of The River of Time are described with authority and clarity.
- Informal, accessible style typified by cartoon illustrations
- Other books on topic have less about development of subject
- Personal perspective on subject from authority on cosmology
Reviews & endorsements
'… insights into the nature of time pepper Novikov's delightful book … It's all mind-boggling stuff, but Novikov, a brilliant Russian astrophysicist, breaks up the brain twisting theory with personal reminiscences of his life.' New Scientist
'… Novikov's account, translated from Russian, is like a family walk along the High Street, with regular trips down interesting side streets and into intriguing looking shops! … The book is well within the grasp of the intelligent A-level student … Back to the future, here we come!' School Science Review
'… easy and enjoyable to read.' Bill Unruh, Physics World
Product details
May 2001Paperback
9780521008488
300 pages
215 × 139 × 20 mm
0.417kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface to the Russian edition
- Preface to the English edition
- 1. Origins of thinking about time
- 2. Science of time is born
- 3. Light
- 4. The pace of time can be slowed down!
- 5. Time machine
- 6. Time, space and gravitation
- 7. Holes in space and time
- 8. Energy extracted from black holes
- 9. Towards the sources of the river of time
- 10. Journey to unusual depths
- 11. Grand unification
- 12. Sources
- 13. What produces the flow of time and why in a single direction only?
- 14. Against the flow
- 15. Can we change the past?
- Conclusion
- Name index
- Subject index.
