String Theory For Dummies (2nd Edition)

String Theory For Dummies (2nd Edition)
Andrew Zimmerman Jones, Daniel Robbins
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21 Sep 2022 US
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9781119888970
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A clear, plain-English guide to this complex scientific theoryString theory is the hottest topic in physics right now, with books on the subject (pro and con) flying out of the stores. String Theory For Dummies offers an accessible introduction to this highly mathematical "theory of everything," which posits ten or more dimensions in an attempt to explain the basic nature of matter and energy. Written for both students and people interested in science, this guide explains concepts, discusses the string theory' s hypotheses and predictions, and presents the math in an approachable manner. It features in-depth examples and an easy-to-understand style so that readers can understand this controversial, cutting-edge theory.
' . . . explains the basic concepts of what the cover refers to as the controversial theory . ' (ScienceBase. com, October 2010).
Andrew Zimmerman Jones received his physics degree and graduated with honors from Wabash College, where he earned the Harold Q. Fuller Prize in Physics. He is the Physics Guide for the New York Times' About. com Web site. Daniel Robbins received his PhD in physics from the University of Chicago and currently studies string theory and its implications at Texas A&M University.
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ISBN-13: 9781119888970
Published: 21 Sep 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Format: Paperback
Height: 233mm
Width: 188mm
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 400

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