Brian Greene
Paperback | Pages: 425 pages Rating: 4.07 | 83719 Users | 1945 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory |
| ISBN: | 0375708111 (ISBN13: 9780375708114) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Royal Society Science Book Prize for General Prize (2000), Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2000), Lionel Trilling Book Award (2000) |
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The international bestseller that inspired a major Nova special and sparked a new understanding of the universe, now with a new preface and epilogue.Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away layers of mystery 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. The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated accessible and thoroughly entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to understanding how the universe works.
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| Title | : | The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory |
| Author | : | Brian Greene |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 425 pages |
| Published | : | September 2nd 2004 by Vintage Books USA (first published February 1st 1999) |
| Categories | : | Science. Nonfiction. Physics. Astronomy. Popular Science |
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Ratings: 4.07 From 83719 Users | 1945 ReviewsNotice Based On Books The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Greene's eminently readable attempt to explain the possibilities for string/superstrings to provide the linchpin for the long-awaited-and-desired merger of gravity with the two nuclear and electromagnetic forces into a Grand United Theory. Frankly, the entire idea of rolled up dimensionsof a universe containing perhaps ten, twelve, eighteen dimensions, of which we are only capable of perceiving fouris suitably mind-blowing and humbling at the same time; and although Greene's low-culture themed
This is the first book by Brian Greene that I read. The first chapters were amazing and engaging, however later chapters about string theory were very hard for me to understand and I actually didn't finish the whole book, because I could not understand what I was reading.The author uses many metaphors to make his ideas simpler. He starts with a very easy to understand telling of history of scientific discoveries reaching to the theory of general relativity and quantum physics and the unification
[Original review, written December 2008]When I read this book, I remember thinking it was pretty interesting, but I am surprised how few insights I have retained... to be honest, hardly any. Smolin's The Trouble with Physics, which I read much more recently, suggests that string theory is in big trouble, and right now I am more tempted to side with Smolin.There's this old Nasrudin story, where he's somehow ended up as judge in a court case. The D.A. really makes a good case, and Nasrudin can't
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate TheoryIf youve heard of string theory, and know its not about tying shoelaces, then you probably know about Newtonian and Einsteinian physics, especially that which pertains to gravity, special relativity, and general relativity. Youve probably heard of quantum physics as well, which studies the microscopic interactions of particles. But you might not know that general relativity (which explains the behaviour
The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene is a general introduction to cosmology and string theory. It is a beautifully written book! However, it is not for beginners. I think some classes in physics or cosmology, or a long-time subscription to a magazine like New Scientist or Science News would be a necessary educational background before reading this book. So. As far as I can tell, the book is a five-star read in clarity and expert knowledge.From Wikipedia, I learned Greene is a genuine scientist.
For most of my life, physics and the general sciences have seemed beyond me. At the same time, I've been lucky enough in high school and university to have instructors who are willing to let me "give science a try" in a not threatening way. This book is one such attempt to allow ordinary people to give science a try. In this book, you'll get a crash course in physics as an evolving subject, from the theory of gravity, to special relativity, to general relativity, to quantum mechanics, to string
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