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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780375708114 |
Powells.com Staff Pick
Many books have been written in an attempt to explain quantum physics to the layperson. Considering that most physicists still have problems coming to grips with the counter-intuitive implications of quantum theory, it is easy to understand why they do not always succeed in communicating the mind-bending revelations about reality demonstrated by the famous double-slit experiment. Brian Greene succeeds where other books have fallen short; his explanations made the most sense to me after reading them. Plus, the fast-paced world of high-energy physics is constantly revising its models and theories. First published in 1999, The Elegant Universe is still a fairly current discussion about the attempts of superstrings and M-theory to achieve the highly sought after grand unification of quantum theory and the theory of relativity. Recommended by Orin Holland
"Brian Greene presents the bizarre world of quantum mechanics and string theory using language accessible to all while taking the reader on an exciting journey through a truly unusual universe." Blane, Powells.com
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"[An] important book.... The Elegant Universe presents the ideas and aspirations-and some of the characters-of string theory with clarity and charm." -Scientific American
"As good as it gets.... [A] thrilling ride through a lovely landscape." -Los Angeles Times
"[Greene] writes with poetic eloquence and style.... [He] does an admirable job of translating a wholly mathematical endeavor into visual terms." -The Washington Post Book World
"[Greene's metaphors oftten provide beauty and power.... The Elegant Universe is a rewarding read." -Discovery Magazine
"String theory is the hottest idea to emerge in physics since Stephen Hawking gazed into a black hole.... [Greene] explain[s] it in terms that anyone can understand." -San Francisco Chronicle
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uncle_loki, July 7, 2007 (view all comments by uncle_loki)
Brian Greene has a talent for conveying complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand. He is constantly using word pictures (and sometimes actual pictures) to explain relativity, quantum theory, and other topics that are utterly fascinating but are sometimes difficult to get your brain around. Elegant Universe is not a light read, but for those looking to get a moderate understanding of the subject matter I highly recomend it.
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780375708114
- Subtitle:
- Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
- Author:
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Vintage Books USA
- Location:
- New York :
- Subject:
- Physics
- Subject:
- Astronomy
- Subject:
- Cosmology
- Subject:
- Astronomy - Universe
- Subject:
- Nuclear Physics
- Subject:
- Superstring theories
- Subject:
- Cosmogony
- Subject:
- Astronomy - General
- Copyright:
- 1999
- Edition Description:
- 1st Vintage Books ed.
- Series Volume:
- no. 61
- Publication Date:
- February 2000
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 8.14x5.16x.94 in. .95 lbs.
