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The Boundary Conditions of the Universe

Stephen Hawking. 1982

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    The Boundary Conditions of the Universe

    Stephen Hawking. 1982

    Price Realised GBP 2,750
    Price Realised GBP 2,750
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    Stephen Hawking (1942-2018).

    ‘The Boundary Conditions of the Universe.’ Extract from: Astrophysical cosmology; Proceedings of the Study Week on Cosmology and Fundamental Physics, Vatican City State, September 28-October 2, 1981, pp.563-574. [Vatican City: Pontificia Academia Scientiarum, 1982]. Provenance: from the estate of the late Professor Stephen Hawking.

    Hawking’s application of a Euclidean approach to quantum gravity to alleviate the requirement to specify boundary conditions for the universe. He suggests that this approach explains: 1. Why the apparent cosmological constant is zero; 2. Why the universe is spatially flat; 3. Why the universe was in thermal equilibrium.

    Octavo (240 x 168mm). Drophead-title, text-illustrations, one full-page. Stapled self-wrappers (punch holes).



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