The Theory of Almost Everything: The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumph of Modern Physics

English

ISBN: 1101126744

EAN: 9781101126745

Category: Science / Physics / Nuclear

Publisher: Plume

Release Date: 09/26/2006

Age Range: 18-UP

Synopsis: For fans of Brian Greene and Stephen Hawking, a guide to the most important theory in modern physics, in a tour de force of science writing There are two scientific theories that, taken together, explain the entire universe. The first, which describes the force of gravity, is widely known: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. But the theory that explains everything else-the Standard Model of Elementary Particles-is virtually unknown among the general public. In The Theory of Almost Everything, Robert Oerter shows how what were once thought to be separate forces of nature were combined into a single theory by some of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Rich with accessible analogies and lucid prose, The Theory of Almost Everything celebrates a heretofore unsung achievement in human knowledge-and reveals the sublime structure that underlies the world as we know it. BACKCOVER: "This highly accessible volume explains the Standard Model to the everyman, using literary references and easy-to-follow analogies to make clear mind-bending physics principles."-Publishers Weekly "Accessible and engaging...This book is for anyone interested in modern physics and ultimate answers about the universe."-Science News

The Theory of Almost Everything: The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumph of Modern Physics

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 336