Jayant Vishnu Narlikar Livres

Embarking on a cosmic journey, the book explores the universe's intriguing features through modern science. Professor Narlikar uses simple analogies and rich illustrations to guide readers from Earth and the solar system to the universe's farthest reaches. Each of the seven wonders highlights mysterious phenomena, spectacular events, and remarkable cosmic objects that have captivated human curiosity and often eluded explanation, offering both thrills and insights into the cosmos.

This updated edition serves as a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology, tailored for graduate students. It incorporates the latest developments in the field, providing a thorough exploration of key concepts and theories. The text is designed to facilitate understanding of complex topics, making it an essential resource for those looking to deepen their knowledge of the universe's structure, evolution, and fundamental principles.

Exploring the intriguing force of gravity, this book offers a clear, nontechnical introduction to its various manifestations. Through relatable analogies, engaging anecdotes, and numerous illustrations, astrophysicist Narlikar elucidates the general theory of relativity and its complex concepts. The text is enriched with 23 halftones, 21 graphs, and 74 line diagrams, making it accessible and visually informative for readers seeking to understand this fundamental aspect of nature.

This collection of science fiction writings by Jayant V. Narlikar offers readers a unique glimpse into the world-famous Indian astrophysicist’s vivid and highly imaginative concepts and stories.The fictional material comprises a witty short story ("The rare idol of Ganesha") that cleverly explores the possible consequences of a mirror-symmetric individual in the context of cricket test match performances, as well as the fast-paced, gripping science fiction thriller "The return of Vaman": when an alien container is unearthed by a crew of scientists, the enormous potential technological applications of its contents bring various criminal elements on the scene – but when the real danger becomes apparent it is almost too late to save humanity.Last but not least, the book provides readers with extensive insights into the genesis and scientific background of the fictional material presented in this volume, along with an autobiographical account of the author’s life-long interest in science fiction and his contributions to the genre.