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White Holes by Carlo Rovelli is a captivating exploration of the cosmos that invites readers to delve deep into the enigmatic and extraordinary phenomenon of white holes. From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Rovelli once again brings his unique blend of clarity... Read More
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White Holes

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White Holes by Carlo Rovelli is a captivating exploration of the cosmos that invites readers to delve deep into the enigmatic and extraordinary phenomenon of white holes. From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Rovelli once again brings his unique blend of clarity and wonder to the forefront, guiding us through an ambitious journey into the universe’s most mysterious realms.

Beginning at the edge of a black hole, Rovelli takes us on a mesmerizing trip through this cosmic abyss. As we traverse beyond the event horizon, we are invited to witness the complex geometries and intense gravitational forces that tighten around us. Amidst this darkness lies a singularity—the remnants of a dying star—falling eternally inward until the very fabric of time and space is distorted. But at the bottom of this cosmic chasm lies a paradoxical marvel—the birth of a white hole, where time reverses and the universe's secrets unfold.

Rovelli's narrative is imbued with a sense of lightness and wonder, as he brings to life the thrilling adventure of his ongoing frontier research. With remarkable clarity, he elucidates the uncertainty and joy inherent in theoretical physics, taking readers to the precipice of current scientific understanding and beyond. This journey is not just a scientific endeavour but also an invitation to experience the fevered excitement and disquietude that accompanies the pursuit of knowledge.

Through White Holes, Rovelli eloquently interweaves complex scientific concepts with poetic prose, making the abstract tangible and the theoretical deeply human. He guides us through the transformational theories that challenge our perceptions of the universe, explaining how white holes contrast with and complement black holes, and what their existence implies about the nature of reality itself.

Far more than a mere scientific treatise, White Holes is a testament to the beauty and strangeness of the cosmos. Rovelli's insights serve as a reminder of the unending curiosity that drives humanity to explore and understand the vast, unknown frontiers of the universe. This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about physics, cosmology, or the sheer joy of scientific discovery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802062144

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin

Contributors:

  • Translated by Simon Carnell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Carlo Rovelli is an internationally acclaimed writer whose books, including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time and Helgoland, have been number one bestsellers around the world and translated into over forty languages. As a theoretical physicist, he has made significant contributions to the physics of space and time and he is currently directing the quantum gravity research group of the Centre de physique theorique in Marseille, France.

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