How Did the Universe Appear? Big and Small Questions About Space

The world of quarks, atoms, and electrons is intertwined with the cosmos of trillions of stars and galaxies, but how exactly these 'extremes' interact remains a mystery. Before us is a brief and exciting exploration, a dialogue between two physicists studying the vast Universe through the 'lenses' of classical physics and quantum mechanics. Together with them, we will see how the tiniest quarks can determine theories of the behavior of countless galaxies. We will learn how modern science answers questions: how did the Universe originate? Where did chemical elements come from? Why do dying stars tear themselves apart? Are black holes eternal? What might the end of matter look like? Illustrations make this story comprehensible and engaging.