The Constants of Nature
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The Constants of Nature is a popular science book by cosmologist John D. Barrow that explores the fundamental physical constants of the universe and their significance for physics and cosmology.
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| instanceOf |
cosmology book
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physics book ⓘ popular science book ⓘ |
| author |
John D. Barrow
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John David Barrow NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discusses |
dimensionful vs dimensionless quantities
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historical development of physical laws ⓘ limits of scientific explanation ⓘ measurement units in physics ⓘ |
| explores |
constraints constants impose on possible universes
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implications of varying constants ⓘ significance of physical constants for cosmology ⓘ significance of physical constants for physics ⓘ |
| field |
popular cosmology
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popular physics ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | British ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
cosmologist
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mathematical physicist ⓘ |
| hasForm |
book-length narrative
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print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
historical
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philosophical ⓘ scientific ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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non-specialists ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Planck constant
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cosmological constant ⓘ cosmology ⓘ fine-structure constant NERFINISHED ⓘ fundamental constants of nature ⓘ gravitational constant NERFINISHED ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ physical constants ⓘ physics ⓘ speed of light ⓘ |
| topic |
anthropic principle
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cosmological models ⓘ dimensionless constants ⓘ fine-tuning of the universe ⓘ history of measurement of physical constants ⓘ relationship between mathematics and physical reality ⓘ role of constants in the laws of physics ⓘ variable constants hypotheses ⓘ |
| workType | monograph ⓘ |
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