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Book Synopsis: By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe. At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes.
Today, across the universe, at the heart of every galaxy, and dotted throughout, mature black holes are creating chaos. And in a quiet part of the universe, the Swift satellite has picked up evidence of a gruesome death caused by one of these dark powers. High energy X-ray flares shooting out from deep within the Draco constellation are thought to be the dying cries of a white dwarf star being ripped apart by the intense tides of a supermassive black hole – heating it to millions of degrees as it is shredded at the event horizon.
They have the power to wipe out any of the universe’s other inhabitants, but no one has ever seen a black hole itself die. But 1.8 billion light years away, the LIGO instruments have recently detected something that could be the closest a black hole gets to death. Gravitational waves given off as two enormous black holes merge together. And now scientists think that these gravitational waves could be evidence of two black holes connecting to form a wormhole – a link through space and time. It seems outlandish, but today’s physicists are daring to think the unthinkable – that black holes could connect us to another universe.
At their very heart, black holes are also where Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity is stretched in almost unimaginable ways, revealing black holes as the key to our understanding of the fundamentals of our universe and perhaps all other universes.
Join Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw in exploring our universe’s most mysterious inhabitants, how they are formed, why they are essential components of every galaxy, including our own, and what secrets they still hold, waiting to be discovered.
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Unlock the secrets of the universe with "Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe," the groundbreaking new book from star physicist and bestselling author. Delve into the depths of black holes and discover how they can revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. With its captivating narrative and cutting-edge research, this definitive work is a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
Journey to the heart of our galaxy where a deadly monster lurks - a black hole so powerful that it can bend space and unleash vast jets of radiation across millions of light years. These ancient entities were the first inhabitants of the universe and continue to wreak havoc throughout the cosmos. Be transported to a quiet corner of the universe, where the Swift satellite has captured the terrifying demise of a white dwarf star torn apart by a supermassive black hole. Witness the dying cries of this star as it is heated to millions of degrees and shredded at the event horizon.
While black holes possess the ability to obliterate anything in their path, the scientific community has never witnessed the death of a black hole itself. However, recent discoveries by the LIGO instruments suggest that we may be on the brink of unraveling this enigma. Gravitational waves emitted during the merger of two immense black holes provide tantalizing evidence of the formation of a wormhole - a gateway connecting different dimensions of space and time. Prepare to contemplate the extraordinary as leading physicists explore the unthinkable notion that black holes may even offer passages to other universes!
Discover the profound implications that black holes hold for our understanding of the universe. At their core, black holes challenge Einstein's Theory of General Relativity and push its boundaries to unimaginable limits. Unravel the fundamental principles that underpin our universe and potentially all other universes. Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw invite you on a captivating journey through the mysteries of black holes, from their formation to their vital role in every galaxy, including our own. The secrets they hold are waiting to be revealed. Are you ready to dive into the unknown?
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