An edition of The elegant universe (1999)

The elegant universe

superstrings, hidden dimensions, and the quest for the ultimate theory

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An edition of The elegant universe (1999)

The elegant universe

superstrings, hidden dimensions, and the quest for the ultimate theory

  • 4.0 (23 ratings) ·
  • 108 Want to read
  • 8 Currently reading
  • 29 Have read

In this refreshingly clear book, Brian Greene, a leading string theorist, relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the ultimate theory. String theory, as the author vividly describes, reveals a vision of the universe that is sending shock waves through the world of physics.

Thrilling and revolutionary ideas such as new dimensions hidden within the fabric of space, black holes transmuting into elementary particles, rips and punctures in the space-time continuum, gigantic universes interchangeable with minuscule ones, and a wealth of others are playing a pivotal role as physicists use string theory to grapple with some of the deepest questions of the ages.

With authority and grace, The Elegant Universe introduces us to the discoveries and the remaining mysteries, the exhilaration and the frustrations of those who relentlessly probe the ultimate nature of space, time, and matter.

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Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Language
English
Pages
448

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-428) and index.

Published in
London

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
539.7/258
Library of Congress
QC794.6.S85 G75 1999b, QC794.6.S85G75 1999b

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiii, 448 p. :
Number of pages
448

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL6823204M
ISBN 10
0224052993
LCCN
00304276
LibraryThing
7886
Goodreads
942502

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Work ID
OL7920347W

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