The Dark Side of the Universe - by James Trefil (Paperback)

About the Book

Award-winning writer and physicist James Trefil takes the reader on a tantalizing journey to the outer reaches of the universe and examines one of astronomy's most recent discoveries--that the nighttime sky seen by the human eye represents little more than a minor portion of the universe.

Book Synopsis

Award-winning writer James Trefil takes readers on a tantalizing journey to the outer reaches of the universe. Along the way he discusses scientific questions such as; How did the universe begin and what is its ultimate fate? He also explores such phenomena as the Big Bang theory, "Hubble bubbles," and "Wimps."

About the Author

James Trefil, the Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University, is the author of more than 40 books and 100 articles in professional journals. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the World Economic Forum. He is the recipient of the Andrew Gemant Award from the American Institute of Physics, the Westinghouse and Subaru Awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the 2008 Science Writing Award from the American Physical Society.