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The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems John R. Vacca

Featuring Original Contributions from Dr. Stephen HawkingUnfold the mysteries that vex the greatest minds in science

Gain extensive knowledge of the most challenging scientific problems and learn from more than 60 of the world's foremost scientists-among them, 40 Nobel laureates! Expand your horizons with a wide range of advanced scientific theories and techniques on problems concerning:

Permanently storing nuclear waste or eliminating it altogether
Harvesting energy from a reaction similar to that of the sun
Earthquake prediction
The creation of the universe
Comprehension of free will
The mystery of dark matter
The cosmological constant problem
The construction of a consistent quantum theory of gravity
And much more

Science has reached dazzling heights of discovery, transforming civilization in the process. And yet, some of the most fundamental questions remain unsolved! In The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems, John Vacca-together with more than 60 of the world's most highly respected scientists-explains these problems in detail and describes the intellectual and technological hurdles to be overcome in order to solve them.

This book is indispensable for science buffs, teachers, students, and scientists who want to keep pace with the latest developments. The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems delves deep into mysteries such as the creation of the universe, dark matter, the quantum theory of gravity, protein folding, free will, consciousness, earthquake prediction, Fullerenes, the quantum mechanical vacuum, storing or eliminating nuclear waste, and more. No other resource explains science's most compelling dilemmas with such clarity and authority, and nowhere else can you share the expertise of so many brilliant minds! You'll find

Complex topics made intelligible, as only experts in their fields can
Coverage of the key problems expected to dominate the next 40 years of scientific research

The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems is must reading for anyone teaching science or performing scientific research. It also will fascinate the moderately technical reader or scientific novice.

À propos de John R. Vacca

John R. Vacca is an information technology consultant and internationally known, best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored 42 books and more than 550 articles. John has a rich background in technology and science as a former configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the international space station program, from 1988 until his early retirement from NASA in 1995. John was also one of the security consultants for the MGM movie AntiTrust, which was released on January 12, 2001. In addition to his many writing projects, John is a freelance editorial reviewer for online retailers.

Sommaire

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

I. ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY.

1. Astronomy: The Mystery of Dark Matter.

What Really Is Dark Matter?

The Invisible Universe: How Important Is It?

Conclusion.

References.

2. Cosmology: The Creation of the Universe.

How Did the Universe Begin?

Inflation.

Alternative Ways of Understanding Creation.

Conclusion.

References.

3. Theoretical Cosmology and Particle Physics: The Cosmological Constant Problem.

The Matter and Energy Spread.

The Difficulties of Theoretical Cosmology.

New Observational Developments.

The Cosmological Constant Problem.

Quintessence.

Conclusion.

References.

II. PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS.

4. Gravity: The Construction of a Consistent Quantum Theory of Gravity.

What Is Gravity?

Bridging Quantum Mechanics and Gravity.

Quantum Theory of Gravity.

How Gravity Is Produced by General Relativity.

Unusual Features of Quantum Mechanics.

Conclusion.

References.

5. Particle Physics: The Mechanism That Makes Fundamental Mass.

Standard Model.

How Breaking Destroys Electroweak Unification.

What Is the Unsolved Problem?

The Possible Discovery of the God Particle.

Conclusion.

References.

6. Particle Physics and Astrophysics: The Solar Neutrino Problem.

Neutrinos: What Are They?

Do Neutrinos Have Mass?

Neutrinos Do Have Mass.

Conclusion.

References.

7. Astrophysics: The Source of Gamma-Ray Bursts.

Why Scientists Study Gamma-Ray Bursts.

What Scientists Know and What They Don't Know.

How the Mystery Will Be Solved.

Conclusion.

References.

8. Theoretical High-Energy Physics: The Unification of the Basic Forces.

Examples of Unification.

Forces That Have Not Been Unified.

Unification of Other Forces.

The Best Candidate for Unification.

Conclusion.

References.

9. SolidStatePhysics: The Mechanism Behind High-Temperature Superconductors.

Superconductors.

High-Temperature Superconductors.

An Awaiting Audience.

Conclusion.

References.

III. BIOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY.

10. Biology: How the Basic Processes of Life Are Carried Out by DNA and Proteins.

DNA! What Is It?

DNA and Proteins.

The Challenge.

The Importance of Understanding the Human Genome.

How This Knowledge Will Affect Your Life.

Growing Your Own Spare Parts.

Conclusion.

References.

11. Biology: Protein Folding.

The Importance of Protein Folding.

Protein Deposits in Tissues.

Continued Research.

Temperature-Sensitive Mutations.

Hereditary Diseases.

Miniscule Protein.

Protein Misfolding Treatment.

Understanding the Mechanism of Computational Protein Folding.

Conclusion.

References.

12. Paleontology: How Present-Day Microbiological Information Can Be Used to Reconstruct The Ancient Tree of Life.

The Three Domains of the Ancient Tree of Life.

Climbing the Branches of the Ancient Tree of Life.

Unified Ancient Tree of Life.

Conclusion.

References.

IV. NEUROSCIENCE.

13. Free Will.

Freedom to Decide and Act.

What Actually Plays a Role in Free Will.

Conclusion.

References.

14. Consciousness.

The Problems.

Cognitive Abilities And Functions.

The Conscious Experience.

The Unconscious Consciousness Experience.

Consciousness Theory.

Conclusion.

References.

V. GEOLOGY.

15. The Dynamics of the Inner Earth.

Revealing Earths Deepest Secrets

Conclusion.

References.

16. Earthquake Predicting.

Shake, Rattle, and Roll Watch.

Tectonic Plates on the Move.

The Future: Using Satellites to Detect Ground Movement.

Lubricating the Cracks in the Earths Crust.

Conclusion.

References.

VI. CHEMISTRY.

17. How Microscopic Atomic Forces Produce Various Macroscopic Behaviors.

Universal Natural Laws.

How Microscopic Atomic Forces Produce Various Macroscopic Behaviors.

Conclusion.

References.

18. The Fabrication and Manipulation of Carbon-Based Structures (Fullerenes).

Fabrication and Manipulation of Simulations of Carbon Nanotube-Based Gears.

Conclusion.

References.

VII. ENERGY.

19. Free Energy.

The Ultimate Survivors: Have Advanced Civilizations Harnessed Free Energy?

Free Energy.

Conclusion.

References.

20. Nuclear Fusion and Waste.

Fusion Reaction.

The Current Research.

Fusion Power Plants.

Fusion-Powered Spacecraft.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Fusion.

Conclusion.

References.

Index.

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR004826648

ISBN 13

9780131426436

ISBN 10

0131426435

Titre

The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems John R. Vacca

Auteur

John R. Vacca

État

Occasion - Très bon état

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Éditeur

Pearson Education (US)

Année de publication

2004-03-01

Nombre de pages

704

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