From cosmos to chaos [[electronic resource] ] : the science of unpredictability / / Peter Coles

• Autore: Coles Peter
• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 p.)
• Disciplina: 501/.5192
• Soggetto topico: Science - Methodology; Science - Forecasting; Probabilities
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; List of Figures; 1. Probable Nature; 2. The Logic of Uncertainty; 3. Lies, Damned Lies, and Astronomy; 4. Bayesians versus Frequentists; 5. Randomness; 6. From Engines to Entropy; 7. Quantum Roulette; 8. Believing the Big Bang; 9. Cosmos and its Discontents; 10. Life, the Universe and Everything; 11. Summing Up; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W
• Sommario/riassunto: This book looks at the role of probability in modern science. Using the most exciting developments in fundamental physics as examples, it shows how central is the need to deal with uncertainty and incomplete knowledge. Focussing on this aspect of the latest discoveries helps the reader get behind the hype, and understanding the uncertain status of things that are often presented as certainties. The book covers recent exciting developments in physics, such as superstrings and dark energy, but also draws lessons for everyday life. Written by an insider, and using non-technical language, it is an
• Titolo autorizzato: From cosmos to chaos
• ISBN: 0-19-958814-7; 1-4294-9264-3; 1-280-90401-1; 0-19-152438-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910465794903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II