The theory of everything : the origin and fate of the universe

" The Theory of Everything is a unique opportunity to explore the cosmos with the greatest mind since Einstein. Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, Professor Hawkings work introduced the history of ideas about the universe as well as todays most important scientific theories about time, space, and the cosmos in a clear, easy-to-understand way.Professor Hawking transformed our view of the universe in his landmark bestselling bookA Brief History of Time, and most recently in the bestsellingUniverse in a Nutshell. Here he reviews ideas about the universe from Aristotle to Newton and Einstein, applying the principle of quantum mechanics to the Big Bang, black holes, and the universes ultimate fate. He goes on to advance a no boundary theory of time and space that could lead to one unified theory and a true understanding of our universe.The Theory of Everything presents the most complex theories, both past and present, of physics; yet it remains clear and accessible. It will enlighten readers and expose them to the rich history of scientific thought and the complexities of the universe in which we live.About the Author Professor Stephen Hawking, a Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, is the pre-eminent theoretical physicist in the world. His book A Brief History of Time was a phenomenal worldwide bestseller. He has twelve honorary degrees and was awarded the CBE and was made a Companion of Honour. He has three children and one grandchild." First lecture-ideas about the universe Second lecture-the expanding universe Third lecture-black holes Fourth lecture-black holes ain't so black Fifth lecture-the origin and fate of the universe Sixth lecture-the direction of time Seventh lecture-the theory of everything. A series of lectures by the renowned physicist reviews past ideas from Aristotle to Newton and Einstein's theories of gravity, the Big Bang, and black holes and explores quantum mechanics and the time and space proposition.