We try to use popular terms to introduce research results of modern science. First we will narrate some necessary fundamental knowledge; then we will introduce some realistic observed astronomical results; then we will present the standard model; at last we will introduce some research work and opinions of the author.In this book, only a few mathematics were introduced to enhance the confidence of the reader on the opinions illustrated. Readers can totally skip all the mathematical formulas to understand all the content. Of course, it is far from enough for readers willing to do intensive study. To compensate for this, some reference books were listed in related part. Interested readers can read related references.
Components of the Book:
- FRONT MATTER
- Head Page
- Copyright
- The Preface of the First Edition
- The Preface of the Second Edition
- CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
- 1.1. Myths and Science
- 1.2. Purpose of This Book
- 1.3. About Philosophy
- CHAPTER TWO: Physical Foundation
- 2.1. Object of Physics
- 2.2. Motion of Matter, Time and Space
- 2.3. Mass and Mass Conservation
- 2.4. Work, Energy, Energy Conservation
- 2.5. Mass Energy Relation
- CHAPTER THREE: The Expanding Cosmos
- 3.1. Measurement of Distance
- 3.2. Wave and Doppler Effect
- 3.3. Light Wave and Characteristic Spectrum
- 3.4. Hubble Relation and Cosmic Model of Big Bang
- 3.5. Black-Body Radiation
- 3.6. Background Radiation
- CHAPTER FOUR: Cosmology
- 4.1. Newton Cosmology
- 4.2. Gravitational Field Equation of General Relativity
- 4.3. Cosmological Principle
- 4.4. The Standard Model
- 4.5. Problems about the Standard Model
- 4.6. “Existence Is Produced from Nil”
- CHAPTER FIVE: Cosmos in Motion
- 5.1. Photon Equilibrium State
- 5.2. The Total Energy of the Cosmos
- 5.3. A Turn of Cosmos from Expansion into Contraction
- 5.4. Contraction of the Cosmos
- 5.5. Entropy in the Process of Cosmos Expansion
- 5.6. Isolated System
- 5.7. The Image of Big Cosmos
- 5.8. Brief Summary
- CHAPTER SIX: Challenge to the Human
- 6.1. How Long Will Our Cosmos Keep Expanding?
- 6.2. Late Period of the Sun
- 6.3. Roam in the Cosmos
- 6.4. The Position of the Cosmic Center
- 6.5. Flight Speed and Load Ratio
- 6.6. Spacecraft
- 6.7. Outer Planet Fuel Storage
- BACK MATTER
- Terms
- APPENDIX: Resume of the Author
Readership:
anyone who studying physics
Banggu Zhang (Biography)
The author was an editor in Science Press and have edited and published more than 300 books and textbooks.