How Long to Read Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology

How Long Does it Take to Read Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 10 minutes to read Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology by J.V. Narlikar

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Description

For several decades since its inception, Einstein's general theory of relativity stood somewhat aloof from the rest of physics. Paradoxically, the attributes which normally boost a physical theory - namely, its perfection as a theoreti cal framework and the extraordinary intellectual achievement underlying i- prevented the general theory from being assimilated in the mainstream of physics. It was as if theoreticians hesitated to tamper with something that is manifestly so beautiful. Happily, two developments in the 1970s have narrowed the gap. In 1974 Stephen Hawking arrived at the remarkable result that black holes radiate after all. And in the second half of the decade, particle physicists discovered that the only scenario for applying their grand unified theories was offered by the very early phase in the history of the Big Bang universe. In both cases, it was necessary to discuss the ideas of quantum field theory in the background of curved spacetime that is basic to general relativity. This is, however, only half the total story. If gravity is to be brought into the general fold of theoretical physics we have to know how to quantize it. To date this has proved a formidable task although most physicists would agree that, as in the case of grand unified theories, quantum gravity will have applications to cosmology, in the very early stages of the Big Bang universe. In fact, the present picture of the Big Bang universe necessarily forces us to think of quantum cosmology.

How long is Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology?

Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology by J.V. Narlikar is 477 pages long, and a total of 122,589 words.

This makes it 161% the length of the average book. It also has 150% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 9 minutes to read Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology aloud.

What Reading Level is Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology?

Gravity, Gauge Theories and Quantum Cosmology is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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