Astrophysical Wonders - A Conversation with Scott Tremaine
By Howard Burton
Length2h 20m
About this audiobook
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Scott Tremaine, Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics at the Institute for Advanced Study and an internationally renowned expert in both galactic-scale and planetary-scale astronomy. Topics that are part of this extensive conversation include the process of scientific discovery, in particular related to comets, Pluto, planetary rings, shepherding satellites, exoplanets, chaos theory and the formation, stability and uniqueness of our solar system.
Further topics include galactic-scale astronomy, galaxy formation, dark matter, quasars, black holes, the large-scale structure of the universe and many outstanding open questions of contemporary astrophysics.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, On Butterflies and Fish, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. Personal Reflections - Astrophysical origins and research-administration balance
II. Exoplanetary Insights - Looking beyond to assess our uniqueness
III. Puzzles and Solutions - Solar system formation and shepherding moons
IV. Rings, Comets and Pluto - Mysteries, discoveries and evolving definitions
V. Investigating Stability - Considering past and future
VI. Large-scale Issues - Colliding galaxies and dark matter
VII. Black Holes - Different types, different evidence and open questions
VIII. Fundamental Questions - The need to stay in contact with experiment
IX. Concluding Thoughts - Public policy and capitalizing on the moment
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series:
Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length2 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8IV. Rings, Comets and Pluto
2A Note on the Text
9V. Investigating Stability
3Introduction
10VI. Large-scale Issues
4The Conversation
11VII. Black Holes
5I. Personal Reflections
12VIII. Fundamental Questions
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6II. Exoplanetary Insights
13IX. Concluding Thoughts
7III. Puzzles and Solutions
14Continuing the Conversation
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