The Little Book of Cosmology

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By Lyman Page, professor of physics

Published Dec. 16, 2019

It can be hard to conceptualize the enormity of the universe, but Lyman Page, professor of physics, creates an accessible entry point for readers. The Little Book of Cosmology (Princeton University Press) describes the research and discoveries scientists are making by studying the fading thermal afterglow from the Big Bang, and illuminates future avenues for research into the cosmos.

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