Description
In this accessible exploration of modern physics, a renowned theoretical physicist traces humanity’s centuries-long quest for a single equation capable of explaining the fundamental forces of nature. Beginning with Einstein’s unfinished search for a unified theory, the book follows the breakthroughs, rival ideas, and enduring mysteries that have shaped the pursuit of a “theory of everything,” including the rise of string theory. Along the way, it illuminates concepts such as black holes, wormholes, dark matter, time travel, and the origins of the universe, revealing how mathematics may offer a deeper account of reality. Engaging and wide-ranging, it presents both the promise and the profound challenges of discovering the ultimate laws of the cosmos.
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paperback
Random House Large Print
Published Apr 27, 2021
256 pages
ISBN: 9780593396445
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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