Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twenty-one. He is known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics as well as his ability to make complex concepts accessible for all, and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of his death, Hawking was working on a final project: a book compiling his answers to the "big" questions that he was so often posed--questions that ranged beyond his academic field. Within these pages, he provides his personal views on our biggest challenges as a human race, and where we, as a planet, are heading next. Each section will be introduced by a leading thinker offering his or her own insight into Professor Hawking's contribution to our understanding.

Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another; the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, the history and future of the universe. But it is also true that in the years since its publication, readers have repeatedly told Professor Hawking of their great difficulty in understanding some of the book's most important concepts. This is the origin of and the reason for A Briefer History of Time: its author's wish to make its content more accessible to readers - as well as to bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations and findings. Although this book is literally somewhat "briefer", it actually expands on the great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own, including relativity, curved space, and quantum theory. This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete unified theory of all the forces of physics. Like prior editions of the book - but even more so - A Briefer History of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating addition in its own right to the literature of science.

A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends? Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

THE FIRST MAJOR WORK IN NEARLY A DECADE BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT THINKERS—A MARVELOUSLY CONCISE BOOK WITH NEW ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS OF LIFE When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? Why is there something rather than nothing? What is the nature of reality? Why are the laws of nature so finely tuned as to allow for the existence of beings like ourselves? And, finally, is the apparent “grand design” of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion—or does science offer another explanation? The most fundamental questions about the origins of the universe and of life itself, once the province of philosophy, now occupy the territory where scientists, philosophers, and theologians meet—if only to disagree. In their new book, Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe, in nontechnical language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. In The Grand Design they explain that according to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history, but rather that every possible history of the universe exists simultaneously. When applied to the universe as a whole, this idea calls into question the very notion of cause and effect. But the “top-down” approach to cosmology that Hawking and Mlodinow describe would say that the fact that the past takes no definite form means that we create history by observing it, rather than that history creates us. The authors further explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe, and show how quantum theory predicts the “multiverse”—the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature.Along the way Hawking and Mlodinow question the conventional concept of reality, posing a “model-dependent” theory of reality as the best we can hope to find. And they conclude with a riveting assessment of M-theory, an explanation of the laws governing us and our universe that is currently the only viable candidate for a complete “theory of everything.” If confirmed, they write, it will be the unified theory that Einstein was looking for, and the ultimate triumph of human reason.A succinct, startling, and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, The Grand Design is a book that will inform—and provoke—like no other.'

Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book.

Высший замысел (англ. The Grand Design; Великий замысел) — научно-популярная книга, написанная Стивеном Хокингом и Леонардом Млодиновым, опубликована в 2010 году. В книге авторы утверждают, что существование Бога не обязательно для объяснения происхождения вселенной, и что Большой взрыв является исключительно следствием законов физики. В ответ на критику Хокинг сказал, что «невозможно доказать несуществование Бога, но наука делает его необязательным». Авторы указывают на то, что может не существовать Единой теории поля. Они также рассматривают историю научного знания о вселенной и объясняют суть 11-мерной М-теории, которую поддерживают многие современные физики. Опубликованная 7 сентября 2010 года в США, книга стала бестселлером на Amazon.com несколько дней спустя.

Hoe is alles begonnen? Is er intelligent leven elders in het heelal? Kunnen we de toekomst voorspellen? Bestaat er een God? Wat zit er in een zwart gat? Zijn tijdreizen mogelijk? Zullen we overleven op aarde? Moeten we de ruimte koloniseren? Zal kunstmatige intelligentie slimmer worden dan wij? Hoe geven wij de toekomst vorm? De wereldberoemde wetenschapper en bestsellerauteur Stephen Hawking laat ons zijn laatste ideeën over de grootste vragen van het universum na in dit briljante, postuum uitgegeven werk.

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite, or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos, from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the big bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, Professor Hawking's work introduced "the history of ideas about the universe" as well as today's most important scientific theories about time, space, and the cosmos in a clear, easy-to-understand way. "The Theory of Everything" presents the most complex theories, both past and present, of physics; yet it remains clear and accessible. It will enlighten readers and expose them to the rich history of scientific thought and the complexities of the universe in which we live.

NY Times bestseller. 13 extraordinary essays shed new light on the mysteries of the universe & on one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time. In his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking literally transformed the way we think about physics, the universe, reality itself. In these thirteen essays and one remarkable extended interview, the man widely regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein returns to reveal an amazing array of possibilities for understanding our universe. Building on his earlier work, Hawking discusses imaginary time, how black holes can give birth to baby universes, and scientists’ efforts to find a complete unified theory that would predict everything in the universe. With his characteristic mastery of language, his sense of humor and commitment to plain speaking, Stephen Hawking invites us to know him better—and to share his passion for the voyage of intellect and imagination that has opened new ways to understanding the very nature of the cosmos.

Stephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns his gaze inward for a revealing look at his own life and intellectual evolution. My Brief History recounts Stephen Hawking’s improbable journey, from his postwar London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photographs, this concise, witty, and candid account introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books: the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him Einstein; the jokester who once placed a bet with a colleague over the existence of a particular black hole; and the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of physics and cosmology. Writing with characteristic humility and humor, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of ALS at age twenty-one. Tracing his development as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onward through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time—one of the iconic books of the twentieth century. Clear-eyed, intimate, and wise, My Brief History opens a window for the rest of us into Hawking’s personal cosmos.

Che cosa sappiamo sull'universo, e come lo sappiamo? Da dove è venuto, e dove sta andando? L'universo ebbe un inizio e, in tal caso, che cosa c'era 'prima'? Qual è la natura del tempo? Il tempo avrà mai fine?" Con questi quesiti Stephen Hawking ci introduce in una straordinaria avventura: un'emozionante cavalcata nel tempo. L'espansione dell'universo, lo spazio e il tempo, il principio di indeterminazione, le particelle elementari e le forze della natura, l'origine e la sorte dell'universo, la freccia del tempo, l'unificazione della fisica sono le grandi tappe di questo viaggio indimenticabile. Ma oltre a riassumere le conoscenze tradizionali, Hawking illustra le ultime teorie sulla fisica dei buchi neri, il principio antropico, la teoria dell'universo inflazionario, quella delle corde e delle supercorde, l'universo contenuto in una bolla...

Hoking je otkrio neke od najvećih misterija u univerzumu. Duboko je verovao u nauku i njenu moć da reši mnoge probleme na Zemlji. Dok se suočavamo sa sa ogromnim izazovima poput klimatskih promena, pretnji nuklearnim ratom, razvojem veštačke inteligencije, on svoju pažnju skreće upravo na najbitnija pitanja koja nas se tiču. Da li će čovečanstvo preživeti? Da li ćemo kolonizovati nove planete? Da li postoji Bog? Uz predgovor glumca koji je osvojio Oskara jer je sjajno predstavio Hokinga na velikom platnu, uvod profesora Kipa Torna i pogovor Hokingove kćerke, ovo je sjajna knjiga i neka vrsta poslednje poruke koju je fascinantan naučni um ostavio čovečanstvu.

The Illustrated A Brief History of Time In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientific writing and an international publishing phenomenon. The book as on the cutting edge of what was then known about the nature of the universe, but since that time there have been extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro- and the macrocosmic worlds. These observations have confirmed many of Professor Hawking's theoretical predictions in the first edition of his book. Eager to bring to his original text the new knowledge revealed by these many observations, as well as his own most recent research, for this expanded edition Professor Hawking prepared a new introduction to the book, wrote an entirely new chapter on wormholes and time travel, and updated the original text. In addition, this edition is enhanced throughout with more than 240 full-color illustrations, including satellite images, photographs made possible by spectacular technological advances such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and computer-generated images of three- and four-dimensional realities. A classic work that now brings to the reader the latest understanding of cosmology, The Illustrated A Brief History of Time is the story of the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space. The Universe in a Nutshell In this book, Stephen Hawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics, where truth is often stranger than fiction, to explain in layman's terms the principles that control our universe. Like many in the community of theoretical physics, Professor Hawking is seeking to uncover the grail of science—the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the hart of the cosmos. In his accessible and often playful style, he guides us on his search to uncover the secrets of the universe—from supergravity to supersymmetry, from quantum theory to M-theory, from holography to duality. He takes us to the wild frontiers of science and lets us behind the scenes of one of his most exciting intellectual adventures as he seeks to "combine Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Richard Feynman's idea of multiple histories into one complete unified theory that will describe everything that happens in the universe." With characteristic exuberance, Professor Hawking invites us to be fellow travelers on this extraordinary journey through spacetime. Copious four-color illustrations help clarify this journey into a surreal wonderland where particles, sheets, and strings move in eleven dimensions and where the original cosmic seed from which our universe sprang was a tiny nut. The Universe in a Nutshell is essential reading for all of us who want to understand the universe in which we live. Like its companion volume, A Brief History of Time, it conveys the excitement felt within the scientific community as the secrets of the universe reveal themselves.

Uma das mentes mais geniais do mundo moderno, Stephen Hawking guia o leitor na busca por respostas a algumas das maiores dúvidas da humanidade: Qual a origem do universo? Ele é infinito? E o tempo? Sempre existiu, ou houve um começo e haverá um fim? Existem outras dimensões além das três espaciais? E o que vai acontecer quando tudo terminar? Com ilustrações criativas e texto lúcido e bem-humorado, Hawking desvenda desde os mistérios da física de partículas até a dinâmica que movimenta centenas de milhões de galáxias por todo o universo. Para o iniciado, Uma breve história do tempo é uma bela representação de conceitos complexos; para o leigo, é um vislumbre dos segredos mais profundos da criação.

Voici le premier livre que Stephen Hawking ait écrit pour le grand public. Il y expose, dans un langage accessible à tous, les plus récentes découvertes des astrophysiciens. Retraçant les grandes théories du cosmos depuis Galilée jusqu'à Einstein, racontant les ultimes découvertes en cosmologie, expliquant la nature des trous noirs, il propose ensuite de relever le plus grand défi de la science moderne : la recherche d'une théorie permettant de concilier la relativité générale et la mécanique quantique. Stephen Hawking lutte depuis plus de vingt ans contre une maladie neurologique très grave. Malgré ce handicap, il a consacré sa vie à tenter de percer les secrets de l'univers et à nous faire partager ses découvertes. Un livre fascinant.

Una introducción a la historia y la estructura del universo. El gran físico británico nos ofrece la historia del universo, desde las primeras teorías del mundo griego y de la Edad Media hasta el Big Bang y los agujeros negros, en un libro didáctico y accesible a todos los públicos. Newton, Einstein, la mecánica cuántica y la teoría de la gran unificación desfilan por estas páginas, acercando al lector de manera clara y amena los misterios del universo.

One of the most influential thinkers of our time, Stephen Hawking is an intellectual icon, known not only for the adventurousness of his ideas but for the clarity and wit with which he expresses them. In this new book Hawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics, where truth is often stranger than fiction, to explain in laymen's terms the principles that control our universe. Like many in the community of theoretical physicists, Professor Hawking is seeking to uncover the grail of science - the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the heart of the cosmos. In his accessible and often playful style, he guides us on his search to uncover the secrets of the universe - from supergravity to supersymmetry, from quantum theory to M-theory, from holography to duality. He takes us to the wild frontiers of science, where superstring theory and p-branes may hold the final clue to the puzzle. And he lets us behind the scenes of one of his most exciting intellectual adventures as he seeks "to combine Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Richard Feynman's idea of multiple histories into one complete unified theory that will describe everything that happens in the universe." With characteristic exuberance, Professor Hawking invites us to be fellow travelers on this extraordinary voyage through space-time. Copious four-color illustrations help clarify this journey into a surreal wonderland where particles, sheets, and strings move in eleven dimensions; where black holes evaporate and disappear, taking their secret with them; and where the original cosmic seed from which our own universe sprang was a tiny nut. The Universe in a Nutshell is essential reading for all of us who want to understand the universe in which we live. Like its companion volume, A Brief History of Time, it conveys the excitement felt within the scientific community as the secrets of the cosmos reveal themselves.

Das Buch, das unsere Weltsicht verändert hat Woher kommen wir? Warum ist das Universum so, wie es ist? Dieses Buch hat unsere Weltsicht verändert – und zugleich setzte es neue Maßstäbe für die Darstellung komplexer physikalischer Zusammenhänge. Stephen Hawkings «Eine kurze Geschichte der Zeit» hat das Wissen über die Entstehung des Universums, Schwarze Löcher, das Wesen der Zeit und die Suche nach der Weltformel in der Physik und Kosmologie populär gemacht wie kein anderes. Das Credo eines Jahrhundert-Genies.

Grande divulgador de ciência mas também cientista brilhante, Hawking acredita que os avanços da física teórica devem «poder ser compreendidos pelo grande público, e não apenas por alguns cientistas». Neste livro, propõe-nos a extraordinária aventura da descoberta do cosmos e do nosso lugar nele. Em sete lições, responde à curiosidade de todos aqueles que já olharam fascinados para o firmamento e se perguntaram o que há lá em cima e como foi lá parar. Hawking começa com a história das teorias do universo, desde Aristóteles, que afirmou que a Terra era redonda, até à descoberta de Hubble, mais de dois mil anos mais tarde, de que o universo se encontra em expansão. Partindo daí, explora os confins da física moderna, incluindo as teorias da origem do universo e a natureza dos buracos negros e do espaço-tempo. Da sua investigação na área dos buracos negros, a que se dedicou durante mais de uma década, afirma: «é um pouco como procurar um gato preto numa carvoaria». Por fim, levanta algumas questões da física moderna que continuam sem resposta, especialmente como combinar todas as teorias parciais numa «teoria da unificação de tudo». «Se descobrirmos a resposta a esta questão», declara, «atingiremos o triunfo máximo da razão humana – porque então conheceremos a mente de Deus.»

“It is said that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the case of black holes. Black holes are stranger than anything dreamed up by science fiction writers.” In 2016 Professor Stephen Hawking delivered the BBC Reith Lectures on a subject that fascinated him for decades – black holes. In these flagship lectures the legendary physicist argued that if we could only understand black holes and how they challenge the very nature of space and time, we could unlock the secrets of the universe.

Em textos inéditos, o físico e autor do best-seller Uma breve história do tempo nos presenteia com seus pensamentos finais sobre as maiores perguntas da humanidade. Desde Einstein, o mundo não via um cientista tão reverenciado quanto Stephen Hawking. Com seu trabalho revolucionário em física e cosmologia, ele encantou milhões de leitores com a origem do universo e a natureza dos buracos negros, além de inspirar todos pela coragem e determinação que mostrou em sua luta contra a doença do neurônio motor. Agora, nesta reunião póstuma de seus trabalhos, podemos conhecer seus pensamentos a respeito das grandes questões que povoam nossas mentes desde os primórdios e daquelas mais prementes na atualidade. Somos conduzidos assim a suas reflexões sobre a origem do universo, a existência de Deus e a natureza do tempo, assuntos sempre submetidos a seu intelecto afiado de cientista. Aliado à curiosidade que o impulsionou por toda a vida, ele projeta seu olhar também para o futuro, buscando soluções para problemas que ameaçam hoje o mundo como o conhecemos, tais como o aquecimento global, a fome e a urgência de um desenvolvimento sustentável. Com prefácio de Eddie Redmayne — que ganhou o Oscar por interpretar Hawking no cinema —, introdução do Nobel de física Kip Thorne e posfácio comovente de Lucy Hawking, sua filha, Breves respostas para grandes questões não é apenas a última mensagem de um grande gênio: é seu presente final para a humanidade. Internacionalmente famoso, o cientista já vendeu cerca de 300 mil exemplares pela Intrínseca. Com um tom pessoal e acessível, o livro é a porta de entrada perfeita para quem quer ter contato com suas teorias.