Author: Stephen W. Hawking
Publisher: Phoenix Books
ISBN: 1614670323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Stephen W. Hawking, widely believed to have been one of be one of the worlds greatest minds, presents a series of seven lectures covering everything from big bang to black holes to string theory. These lectures not only capture the brilliance of Hawking's mind, but his characteristic wit as well. In The Illustrated Theory of Everything, Hawking begins with a history of ideas about the universe, from Aristotles determination that the Earth is round to Hubbles discovery, more than 2,000 years later, that the universe is expanding. Using that as a launching pad, he explores the reaches of modern physics, including theories on the origin of the universe (e.g., the Big Bang), the nature of black holes, and space-time. Finally, he poses the questions left unanswered by modern physics, especially how to combine all the partial theories into a unified theory of everything. If we find the answer to that, he claims, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. A great popularizer of science as well as a brilliant scientist, Hawking believes that advances in theoretical science should be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. In this book, he offers a fascinating voyage of discovery about the cosmos and our place in it. It is a book for anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what was up there and how it came to be.
The Illustrated Theory of Everything
Author: Stephen W. Hawking
Publisher: Phoenix Books
ISBN: 1614670323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Stephen W. Hawking, widely believed to have been one of be one of the worlds greatest minds, presents a series of seven lectures covering everything from big bang to black holes to string theory. These lectures not only capture the brilliance of Hawking's mind, but his characteristic wit as well. In The Illustrated Theory of Everything, Hawking begins with a history of ideas about the universe, from Aristotles determination that the Earth is round to Hubbles discovery, more than 2,000 years later, that the universe is expanding. Using that as a launching pad, he explores the reaches of modern physics, including theories on the origin of the universe (e.g., the Big Bang), the nature of black holes, and space-time. Finally, he poses the questions left unanswered by modern physics, especially how to combine all the partial theories into a unified theory of everything. If we find the answer to that, he claims, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. A great popularizer of science as well as a brilliant scientist, Hawking believes that advances in theoretical science should be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. In this book, he offers a fascinating voyage of discovery about the cosmos and our place in it. It is a book for anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what was up there and how it came to be.
Publisher: Phoenix Books
ISBN: 1614670323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Stephen W. Hawking, widely believed to have been one of be one of the worlds greatest minds, presents a series of seven lectures covering everything from big bang to black holes to string theory. These lectures not only capture the brilliance of Hawking's mind, but his characteristic wit as well. In The Illustrated Theory of Everything, Hawking begins with a history of ideas about the universe, from Aristotles determination that the Earth is round to Hubbles discovery, more than 2,000 years later, that the universe is expanding. Using that as a launching pad, he explores the reaches of modern physics, including theories on the origin of the universe (e.g., the Big Bang), the nature of black holes, and space-time. Finally, he poses the questions left unanswered by modern physics, especially how to combine all the partial theories into a unified theory of everything. If we find the answer to that, he claims, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. A great popularizer of science as well as a brilliant scientist, Hawking believes that advances in theoretical science should be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. In this book, he offers a fascinating voyage of discovery about the cosmos and our place in it. It is a book for anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what was up there and how it came to be.
New Theories of Everything
Author: John D. Barrow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019954817X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Cosmology & the universe.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019954817X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Cosmology & the universe.
The God Equation
Author: Michio Kaku
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385542755
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science—the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe—from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity. When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang? What lies on the other side of a black hole? Are there other universes and dimensions? Is time travel possible? Why are we here? Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question. It is a captivating, gripping story; what’s at stake is nothing less than our conception of the universe. Written with Kaku’s trademark enthusiasm and clarity, this epic and engaging journey is the story of The God Equation.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385542755
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science—the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe—from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity. When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang? What lies on the other side of a black hole? Are there other universes and dimensions? Is time travel possible? Why are we here? Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question. It is a captivating, gripping story; what’s at stake is nothing less than our conception of the universe. Written with Kaku’s trademark enthusiasm and clarity, this epic and engaging journey is the story of The God Equation.
From Eternity to Here
Author: Sean Carroll
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0452296544
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
"An accessible and engaging exploration of the mysteries of time." -Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe Twenty years ago, Stephen Hawking tried to explain time by understanding the Big Bang. Now, Sean Carroll says we need to be more ambitious. One of the leading theoretical physicists of his generation, Carroll delivers a dazzling and paradigm-shifting theory of time's arrow that embraces subjects from entropy to quantum mechanics to time travel to information theory and the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here is no less than the next step toward understanding how we came to exist, and a fantastically approachable read that will appeal to a broad audience of armchair physicists, and anyone who ponders the nature of our world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0452296544
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
"An accessible and engaging exploration of the mysteries of time." -Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe Twenty years ago, Stephen Hawking tried to explain time by understanding the Big Bang. Now, Sean Carroll says we need to be more ambitious. One of the leading theoretical physicists of his generation, Carroll delivers a dazzling and paradigm-shifting theory of time's arrow that embraces subjects from entropy to quantum mechanics to time travel to information theory and the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here is no less than the next step toward understanding how we came to exist, and a fantastically approachable read that will appeal to a broad audience of armchair physicists, and anyone who ponders the nature of our world.
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Author: Brian Greene
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393058581
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
Introduces the superstring theory that attempts to unite general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393058581
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
Introduces the superstring theory that attempts to unite general relativity and quantum mechanics.
The Ultimate Theory of Everything
Author: Roy R Porter Jr.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453543627
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Ultimate Theory of Everything and Other Misguided Thought Experiments will have you rethinking the conception of "Time" as we know it. It will also entertain you with some humorous ways of looking at some old and new ideas. http://ultimate-theory-of-everything.com/ Could the ideas put forth in this book be what Einstein and other Physicists have overlooked? Could this lead to a Final Theory, Flying Cars, Field Propulsion or more? I have no idea! These are just "thought experiments"! So far no one has ever proven or dis proven these ideas (or maybe could care less). It is intended to lead readers down the path of "Thinking Outside the Book" and to explore other ways of looking at things. Could this lead to breakthroughs in physics? I make no predictions about that! Although, any "wrong ideas" I set forth as thought experiments here may inspire someone else to get it right. Above all, it is to be experienced in your own way. Always remember that the ideas here are nothing more than ideas and NOT proven facts. What sets it apart is that many ideas (or delusions!) presented here have never been found anywhere else! And maybe for good reason?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453543627
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Ultimate Theory of Everything and Other Misguided Thought Experiments will have you rethinking the conception of "Time" as we know it. It will also entertain you with some humorous ways of looking at some old and new ideas. http://ultimate-theory-of-everything.com/ Could the ideas put forth in this book be what Einstein and other Physicists have overlooked? Could this lead to a Final Theory, Flying Cars, Field Propulsion or more? I have no idea! These are just "thought experiments"! So far no one has ever proven or dis proven these ideas (or maybe could care less). It is intended to lead readers down the path of "Thinking Outside the Book" and to explore other ways of looking at things. Could this lead to breakthroughs in physics? I make no predictions about that! Although, any "wrong ideas" I set forth as thought experiments here may inspire someone else to get it right. Above all, it is to be experienced in your own way. Always remember that the ideas here are nothing more than ideas and NOT proven facts. What sets it apart is that many ideas (or delusions!) presented here have never been found anywhere else! And maybe for good reason?
Final Theory
Author: Mark Alpert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439109419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
When his physicist mentor is murdered for his possible knowledge about Einstein's Unified Field Theory, physics professor David Swift is swept up by a violent struggle for control of the information and its staggering potential.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439109419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
When his physicist mentor is murdered for his possible knowledge about Einstein's Unified Field Theory, physics professor David Swift is swept up by a violent struggle for control of the information and its staggering potential.
A Universe from Nothing
Author: Lawrence Maxwell Krauss
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145162445X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145162445X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?
In Search of a Theory of Everything
Author: Demetris Nicolaides
Publisher:
ISBN: 019009835X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
In Search of a Theory of Everything is on a quest for the theory that will ultimately explain all the phenomena of nature via a single immutable overarching law.
Publisher:
ISBN: 019009835X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
In Search of a Theory of Everything is on a quest for the theory that will ultimately explain all the phenomena of nature via a single immutable overarching law.
The Nordic Theory of Everything
Author: Anu Partanen
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062316567
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went from confident, successful professional to wary, self-doubting mess. She found that navigating the basics of everyday life—from buying a cell phone and filing taxes to education and childcare—was much more complicated and stressful than anything she encountered in her homeland. At first, she attributed her crippling anxiety to the difficulty of adapting to a freewheeling new culture. But as she got to know Americans better, she discovered they shared her deep apprehension. To understand why life is so different in the U.S. and Finland, Partanen began to look closely at both. In The Nordic Theory of Everything, Partanen compares and contrasts life in the United States with life in the Nordic region, focusing on four key relationships—parents and children, men and women, employees and employers, and government and citizens. She debunks criticism that Nordic countries are socialist “nanny states,” revealing instead that it is we Americans who are far more enmeshed in unhealthy dependencies than we realize. As Partanen explains step by step, the Nordic approach allows citizens to enjoy more individual freedom and independence than we do. Partanen wants to open Americans’ eyes to how much better things can be—to show her beloved new country what it can learn from her homeland to reinvigorate and fulfill the promise of the American dream—to provide the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, economically secure, upwardly mobile life for everyone. Offering insights, advice, and solutions, The Nordic Theory of Everything makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild our society, rekindle our optimism, and restore true freedom to our relationships and lives.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062316567
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went from confident, successful professional to wary, self-doubting mess. She found that navigating the basics of everyday life—from buying a cell phone and filing taxes to education and childcare—was much more complicated and stressful than anything she encountered in her homeland. At first, she attributed her crippling anxiety to the difficulty of adapting to a freewheeling new culture. But as she got to know Americans better, she discovered they shared her deep apprehension. To understand why life is so different in the U.S. and Finland, Partanen began to look closely at both. In The Nordic Theory of Everything, Partanen compares and contrasts life in the United States with life in the Nordic region, focusing on four key relationships—parents and children, men and women, employees and employers, and government and citizens. She debunks criticism that Nordic countries are socialist “nanny states,” revealing instead that it is we Americans who are far more enmeshed in unhealthy dependencies than we realize. As Partanen explains step by step, the Nordic approach allows citizens to enjoy more individual freedom and independence than we do. Partanen wants to open Americans’ eyes to how much better things can be—to show her beloved new country what it can learn from her homeland to reinvigorate and fulfill the promise of the American dream—to provide the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, economically secure, upwardly mobile life for everyone. Offering insights, advice, and solutions, The Nordic Theory of Everything makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild our society, rekindle our optimism, and restore true freedom to our relationships and lives.