Cosmology is a relatively new science, but cosmological questions are as old as mankind. Turning philosophical and metaphysical problems into problems that physics can treat, and hopefully solve, has been an achievement of the twentieth century. Modern Cosmology brings together contributions from a number of outstanding scientists currently working in various research fields in cosmology. Topics covered range over several different aspects of modern cosmology, from observational matters to advanced theoretical speculations.
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Gravitational wave (GW) astronomy is expected to bring a revolution in our knowledge of the universe by allowing the observation of previously unseen phenomena, such as the coalescence of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes), the fall of stars into supermassive black holes, stellar core collapses, and big-bang relics. With a wide range of contributions by leading scientists in the field, Gravitational Waves covers topics such as the basics of GWs, GW detectors, astrophysics of GW sources, numerical applications, and several recent theoretical developments. The material is written at a level suitable for postgraduate students entering the field.
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Black holes are becoming increasingly important in contemporary research in astrophysics, cosmology, theoretical physics, and mathematics. Indeed, they provoke some of the most fascinating questions in fundamental physics, which may lead to revolutions in scientific thought. Classical and Quantum Black Holes provides a comprehensive panorama of black hole physics and mathematics from a modern point of view. The book begins with a general introduction, followed by five parts that cover several modern aspects of the subject, ranging from the observational and the experimental to the more theoretical and mathematical issues. The material is written at a level suitable for postgraduate students entering the field.
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La Filosofía de la Naturaleza (Naturphilosophie) es una visión del mundo material y espiritual derivada del idealismo de Kant y Fichte en la que el racionalismo ilustrado se sustituye por el romanticismo, con su insistencia en la espontaneidad, el desarrollo y la libertad. Friedrich Von Schelling (1775-1854), su principal promotor, fue amigo de los poetas Hölderlin y Novalis, de Hegel, los hermanos Schlegel y de Goethe. Como éste, desarrolla una concepción orgánica de la ciencia frente a la perspectiva mecánica y matemática de la física. Estos campos mostraban la polaridad y diversificación de la Fuerza Primigenia y única que se desarrollaba a través de desdoblamientos en polos, atracciones y repulsiones. Los Escritos sobre filosofía de la naturaleza recogen cuatro trabajos seminales de la Naturphilosophie que, con su estilo elocuente, tenso, emotivo y libre de los excesos de la jerga técnica, ejercieron una enorme influencia sobre el pensamiento filosófico y el científico, ya que la idea de la unidad profunda de la naturaleza inspiró el descubrimiento de la conexión entre electricidad y magnetismo de Oersted, la conservación de la energía a través de sus distintas formas o la existencia de planes estructurales generales en la organización y desarrollo de lo viviente. Arturo Leyte ofrece una traducción cuidada de esta obra, acompañada de notas e introducciones.