Author: Graham Farmelo
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541673921
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
How math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteriesOne of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the forces between them. For centuries, we have searched for these laws by studying the results of experiments. Since the 1970s, however, experiments at the world's most powerful atom-smashers have offered few new clues. So some of the world's leading physicists have looked to a different source of insight: modern mathematics. These physicists are sometimes accused of doing 'fairy-tale physics', unrelated to the real world. But in The Universe Speaks in Numbers, award-winning science writer and biographer Farmelo argues that the physics they are doing is based squarely on the well-established principles of quantum theory and relativity, and part of a tradition dating back to Isaac Newton. With unprecedented access to some of the world's greatest scientific minds, Farmelo offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the blossoming relationship between mathematics and physics and the research that could revolutionize our understanding of reality.A masterful account of the some of the most groundbreaking ideas in physics in the past four decades. The Universe Speaks in Numbers is essential reading for anyone interested in the quest to discover the fundamental laws of nature.
The Universe Speaks in Numbers
Author: Graham Farmelo
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541673921
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
How math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteriesOne of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the forces between them. For centuries, we have searched for these laws by studying the results of experiments. Since the 1970s, however, experiments at the world's most powerful atom-smashers have offered few new clues. So some of the world's leading physicists have looked to a different source of insight: modern mathematics. These physicists are sometimes accused of doing 'fairy-tale physics', unrelated to the real world. But in The Universe Speaks in Numbers, award-winning science writer and biographer Farmelo argues that the physics they are doing is based squarely on the well-established principles of quantum theory and relativity, and part of a tradition dating back to Isaac Newton. With unprecedented access to some of the world's greatest scientific minds, Farmelo offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the blossoming relationship between mathematics and physics and the research that could revolutionize our understanding of reality.A masterful account of the some of the most groundbreaking ideas in physics in the past four decades. The Universe Speaks in Numbers is essential reading for anyone interested in the quest to discover the fundamental laws of nature.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541673921
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
How math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteriesOne of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the forces between them. For centuries, we have searched for these laws by studying the results of experiments. Since the 1970s, however, experiments at the world's most powerful atom-smashers have offered few new clues. So some of the world's leading physicists have looked to a different source of insight: modern mathematics. These physicists are sometimes accused of doing 'fairy-tale physics', unrelated to the real world. But in The Universe Speaks in Numbers, award-winning science writer and biographer Farmelo argues that the physics they are doing is based squarely on the well-established principles of quantum theory and relativity, and part of a tradition dating back to Isaac Newton. With unprecedented access to some of the world's greatest scientific minds, Farmelo offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the blossoming relationship between mathematics and physics and the research that could revolutionize our understanding of reality.A masterful account of the some of the most groundbreaking ideas in physics in the past four decades. The Universe Speaks in Numbers is essential reading for anyone interested in the quest to discover the fundamental laws of nature.
The Universe Speaks in Numbers
Author: Graham Farmelo
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 057132181X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
'A superbly written, riveting book.'MARTIN REES, Astronomer Royal'I am overcome with admiration for its range and profundity. An amazing achievement.'MICHAEL FRAYN'A wonderful book.'TOM STOPPARDA groundbreaking exploration of how the interplay of physics and mathematics has enriched our understanding of the universe - essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp how physicists are attempting, in Stephen Hawking's words, to 'know the mind of God'.Searching for the fundamental laws of the universe, physicists have found themselves developing ambitious mathematical ideas. But without observation and experiment as their guide, are they now doing 'fairy-tale physics' as their detractors claim?In The Universe Speaks in Numbers, Graham Farmelo argues that today's greatest scientific minds are working in a tradition that dates back to Newton. He takes us on an adventure, from the Enlightenment to the breakthroughs of Einstein and Dirac, to the work of modern physicists and mathematicians shedding light on each other's disciplines, to their mutual surprise and excitement. This blossoming relationship is responsible for huge advances in our understanding of space and time - and as Farmelo explains, could redefine reality as we know it.LISTEN TO THE ACCOMPANYING PODCAST featuring interviews with leading scientists at www.grahamfarmelo.com
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 057132181X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
'A superbly written, riveting book.'MARTIN REES, Astronomer Royal'I am overcome with admiration for its range and profundity. An amazing achievement.'MICHAEL FRAYN'A wonderful book.'TOM STOPPARDA groundbreaking exploration of how the interplay of physics and mathematics has enriched our understanding of the universe - essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp how physicists are attempting, in Stephen Hawking's words, to 'know the mind of God'.Searching for the fundamental laws of the universe, physicists have found themselves developing ambitious mathematical ideas. But without observation and experiment as their guide, are they now doing 'fairy-tale physics' as their detractors claim?In The Universe Speaks in Numbers, Graham Farmelo argues that today's greatest scientific minds are working in a tradition that dates back to Newton. He takes us on an adventure, from the Enlightenment to the breakthroughs of Einstein and Dirac, to the work of modern physicists and mathematicians shedding light on each other's disciplines, to their mutual surprise and excitement. This blossoming relationship is responsible for huge advances in our understanding of space and time - and as Farmelo explains, could redefine reality as we know it.LISTEN TO THE ACCOMPANYING PODCAST featuring interviews with leading scientists at www.grahamfarmelo.com
The Strangest Man
Author: Graham Farmelo
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465019927
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Paul Dirac was among the greatest scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of Einstein's most admired colleagues, he helped discover quantum mechanics, and his prediction of antimatter was one of the greatest triumphs in the history of physics. In 1933 he became the youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Dirac's personality, like his achievements, is legendary. The Strangest Man uses previously undiscovered archives to reveal the many facets of Dirac's brilliantly original mind.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465019927
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Paul Dirac was among the greatest scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of Einstein's most admired colleagues, he helped discover quantum mechanics, and his prediction of antimatter was one of the greatest triumphs in the history of physics. In 1933 he became the youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Dirac's personality, like his achievements, is legendary. The Strangest Man uses previously undiscovered archives to reveal the many facets of Dirac's brilliantly original mind.
The Universe Speaks, Are You Listening?
Author: Cassady Cayne
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1788173872
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Part oracle, part channelled love notes, this high-vibrational collection of messages of love from the Universe will ignite your inner light and inspire healing. What if you could have guidance and love with you wherever you went? A faithful friend who understood you and what you were going through - no matter what? This book is that companion. Written by intuitive and channel Cassady Cayne, this book is full of invaluable, uplifting guidance from the Universe. This collection of high vibrational messages about love, relationships and existence will inspire and help you on your path towards great freedom and fulfilment in all your relationships, not just romantic ones. Uplifting and inspiring, this is a book to speak directly to your heart.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1788173872
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Part oracle, part channelled love notes, this high-vibrational collection of messages of love from the Universe will ignite your inner light and inspire healing. What if you could have guidance and love with you wherever you went? A faithful friend who understood you and what you were going through - no matter what? This book is that companion. Written by intuitive and channel Cassady Cayne, this book is full of invaluable, uplifting guidance from the Universe. This collection of high vibrational messages about love, relationships and existence will inspire and help you on your path towards great freedom and fulfilment in all your relationships, not just romantic ones. Uplifting and inspiring, this is a book to speak directly to your heart.
The Shape of Inner Space
Author: Shing-Tung Yau
Publisher: Il Saggiatore
ISBN: 0465020232
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
The leading mind behind the mathematics of string theory discusses how geometry explains the universe we see. Illustrations.
Publisher: Il Saggiatore
ISBN: 0465020232
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
The leading mind behind the mathematics of string theory discusses how geometry explains the universe we see. Illustrations.
A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe
Author: Michael S. Schneider
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062043161
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Discover how mathematical sequences abound in our natural world in this definitive exploration of the geography of the cosmos You need not be a philosopher or a botanist, and certainly not a mathematician, to enjoy the bounty of the world around us. But is there some sort of order, a pattern, to the things that we see in the sky, on the ground, at the beach? In A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael Schneider, an education writer and computer consultant, combines science, philosophy, art, and common sense to reaffirm what the ancients observed: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms to galaxies, cucumbers to cathedrals. Schneider also discusses numerical and geometric symbolism through the ages, and concepts such as periodic renewal and resonance. This book is an education in the world and everything we can't see within it. Contains numerous b&w photos and illustrations.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062043161
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Discover how mathematical sequences abound in our natural world in this definitive exploration of the geography of the cosmos You need not be a philosopher or a botanist, and certainly not a mathematician, to enjoy the bounty of the world around us. But is there some sort of order, a pattern, to the things that we see in the sky, on the ground, at the beach? In A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael Schneider, an education writer and computer consultant, combines science, philosophy, art, and common sense to reaffirm what the ancients observed: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms to galaxies, cucumbers to cathedrals. Schneider also discusses numerical and geometric symbolism through the ages, and concepts such as periodic renewal and resonance. This book is an education in the world and everything we can't see within it. Contains numerous b&w photos and illustrations.
Lost in Math
Author: Sabine Hossenfelder
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465094260
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In this "provocative" book (New York Times), a contrarian physicist argues that her field's modern obsession with beauty has given us wonderful math but bad science. Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria. Worse, these "too good to not be true" theories are actually untestable and they have left the field in a cul-de-sac. To escape, physicists must rethink their methods. Only by embracing reality as it is can science discover the truth.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465094260
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In this "provocative" book (New York Times), a contrarian physicist argues that her field's modern obsession with beauty has given us wonderful math but bad science. Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria. Worse, these "too good to not be true" theories are actually untestable and they have left the field in a cul-de-sac. To escape, physicists must rethink their methods. Only by embracing reality as it is can science discover the truth.
The Power of Home Numbers
Author: Jesse Kalsi
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452522332
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
THE POWER OF HOME NUMBERS Jesse Kalsi has appeared as a guest on my radio program, Seeing Beyond, many times. His unique method of combining numerology and astrology to help people is always intriguing. Jesses professional and compassionate nature is always welcome on my radio. Bonnie Coleen Host/Producer Seeing Beyond Talk Radio He was a most enjoyable guest and I highly recommend him for radio and television programs. Christine Craft KGO AM 810 Radio San Francisco, California The Power of Home Numbers is a must-read for all who seek a deeper understanding of the meaning of numbers and our everyday connection to them. Lisa K. Crosato Actress and Producer
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452522332
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
THE POWER OF HOME NUMBERS Jesse Kalsi has appeared as a guest on my radio program, Seeing Beyond, many times. His unique method of combining numerology and astrology to help people is always intriguing. Jesses professional and compassionate nature is always welcome on my radio. Bonnie Coleen Host/Producer Seeing Beyond Talk Radio He was a most enjoyable guest and I highly recommend him for radio and television programs. Christine Craft KGO AM 810 Radio San Francisco, California The Power of Home Numbers is a must-read for all who seek a deeper understanding of the meaning of numbers and our everyday connection to them. Lisa K. Crosato Actress and Producer
The Secret Signs the Universe Wants You to Know
Author: Andrew Kanias
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982286008
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Andrew Kanias reveals what he’s learned about the secret signs he’s discovered the universe wants us to know in this incredible book since September 2015 to the present. He began seeing the signs in September 2015, when he started to notice odd coincidences, strange occurrences, and obvious signs. He came to believe the signs were coming from the universe (or God), with the sole intent to help him along on his journey. Filled with colorful drawings, the book is clear and concise and answers questions such as: • How can you recognize the signs the universe is sending you? • How do you use these signs to your advantage? • What are the most common signs to be on the lookout for? • Can you receive signs while you sleep? The book includes many uplifting stories, including the miraculous tales of people such as Anita Moorjani, Annabel Beam, and Neale Donald Walsch. It also has affirmations, meditations, prayers, and a detailed list of spiritual references and resources. If you’re happy, that’s great. But if there’s more calling you, then ask the universe for a sign, for guidance, and to help you discover the person you really should be.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982286008
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Andrew Kanias reveals what he’s learned about the secret signs he’s discovered the universe wants us to know in this incredible book since September 2015 to the present. He began seeing the signs in September 2015, when he started to notice odd coincidences, strange occurrences, and obvious signs. He came to believe the signs were coming from the universe (or God), with the sole intent to help him along on his journey. Filled with colorful drawings, the book is clear and concise and answers questions such as: • How can you recognize the signs the universe is sending you? • How do you use these signs to your advantage? • What are the most common signs to be on the lookout for? • Can you receive signs while you sleep? The book includes many uplifting stories, including the miraculous tales of people such as Anita Moorjani, Annabel Beam, and Neale Donald Walsch. It also has affirmations, meditations, prayers, and a detailed list of spiritual references and resources. If you’re happy, that’s great. But if there’s more calling you, then ask the universe for a sign, for guidance, and to help you discover the person you really should be.
It Must be Beautiful
Author: Graham Farmelo
Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A stunning and unique look at the great equations that lie at the heart of many of the most successful scientific theories.
Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A stunning and unique look at the great equations that lie at the heart of many of the most successful scientific theories.