Simulating the Cosmos - (Universe) by Romeel Davé (Hardcover)

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About the Book Simulating the Cosmos is a behind-the-scenes look into one of the hottest and fastest-moving areas of astrophysics today. Leading cosmologist Romeel Davâe guides you through the trials and tribulations of what it takes to put the universe into a computer, the amazing new insights revealed by cosmological simulations, and the many mysteries yet to be solved. This rollicking and extraordinary journey is a rare glimpse into science in action, showing how cosmologists are using the laws of physics and supercomputers to uncover the secrets of why the universe looks the way it does. Book Synopsis A behind-the-scenes look at the latest tool in astrophysics: computer simulations of t…