FUTURE OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY, THE

This book comprises contributions from the world's leading theoretical physicists. It begins with an introductory section with popular-level lectures and then goes on to provide a critical evaluation of more advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. This book provides an overview of the wide variety of subject areas to which Stephen Hawking has contributed.