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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

Exploring physics' intricate tapestry with everyday analogies.

If you're intrigued by the mysteries of the cosmos, "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene makes cutting-edge physics accessible. Greene's talent for distilling complex theories into relatable concepts using everyday life analogies offers a rewarding read. You'll deepen your understanding of the universe's fundamental principles without getting lost in technical jargon, a great bridge between casual interest and deeper curiosity in physics. Just be prepared for a thought-provoking journey that may take a bit longer to digest.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize for General Prize (2000)
  • Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2000)
  • Lionel Trilling Book Award (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene
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ISBN: 9780375708114
Author: Brian Greene
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2000-02-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Popular Science, Space, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 97307 readers)

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Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away the layers of mystery surrounding string theory to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions, where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter, from the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovas, is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy. Today, physicists and mathematicians throughout the world are feverishly working on one of the most ambitious theories ever proposed: superstring theory. String theory, as it is often called, is the key to the Unified Field Theory that eluded Einstein for more than thirty years. Finally, the century-old antagonism between the large and the small--General Relativity and Quantum Theory--is resolved. String theory proclaims that all of the wondrous happenings in the universe, from the frantic dancing of subatomic quarks to the majestic swirling of heavenly galaxies, are reflections of one grand physical principle and manifestations of one single entity: microscopically tiny vibrating loops of energy, a billionth of a billionth the size of an atom. In this brilliantly articulated and refreshingly clear book, Greene relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind twentieth-century physics' search for a theory of everything. Through the masterful use of metaphor and analogy, The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated vis
 

Exploring physics' intricate tapestry with everyday analogies.

If you're intrigued by the mysteries of the cosmos, "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene makes cutting-edge physics accessible. Greene's talent for distilling complex theories into relatable concepts using everyday life analogies offers a rewarding read. You'll deepen your understanding of the universe's fundamental principles without getting lost in technical jargon, a great bridge between casual interest and deeper curiosity in physics. Just be prepared for a thought-provoking journey that may take a bit longer to digest.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize for General Prize (2000)
  • Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2000)
  • Lionel Trilling Book Award (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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