Physical Astronomy Frontier

Author: (British) Hoyle
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The universe, in terms of its phenomenal scope, must necessarily be far broader than any phenomenon we could expect to experience on Earth. Humans have long observed the sky, seeking clues to the nature and laws of the world, and this continues to this day. When physicists study the natural laws that govern our world, they turn to astronomy and cosmology to find evidence supporting their theories, while astronomers use the physical experiments conducted in ground-based laboratories to understand celestial phenomena. Laws generally exist in the world through what is known as the "causal relationship." Causality is manifested through the four fundamental interactions between particles. Without dedicating effort to grasping physical concepts such as atomic structure, quantum mechanics, and radiation, understanding astronomy becomes nearly impossible. The fundamental connection that has always existed between physics and astronomy has prompted two leading astrophysicists of our time to collaborate, explaining cutting-edge astronomical issues from a physics perspective. The discussion avoids mathematical methods, making complex frontiers accessible to general readers. If you also wish to learn about the latest knowledge in physics and astronomy, this book is the perfect choice for you. This series aims to spread the spirit and philosophy of science, particularly the spirit and philosophy of natural science, thereby advocating scientific values, promoting technological development, and providing new scientific enlightenment and education for the public, contributing to the progress of China. The series is titled Pushing Forward, though it doesn’t mean every volume is about pushing forward. However, it is certain that the scientific content, perspectives, ideas, and spirit embedded in each volume will bring you closer to pushing forward, or at least help you discover how to become your own master. This book explains astronomical issues from a physics perspective, using the framework of the four fundamental forces in physics to systematically introduce knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics. The entire book is nearly entirely written in a non-mathematical manner.
Author F. Hoyle was a renowned British astronomer and the founder of the steady-state theory of the universe.