The Return of Vaman - A Scientific Novel

• Main Author: Narlikar, Jayant V. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Science and Fiction,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Astrophysics.; Astronomy.; Computer science.; Physics.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Physics.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Popular Computer Science.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.

This collection of science fiction writings by Jayant V. Narlikar offers readers a unique glimpse into the world-famous Indian astrophysicist’s vivid and highly imaginative concepts and stories.   The fictional material comprises a witty short story ("The rare idol of Ganesha") that clever...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Part I Short Story: The Rare Idol of Ganesha
• Part II Novel: The Return of Vaman
• Part III: The Science Behind the Fiction.