Clegg, Brian
Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262542869
- author:
- Clegg, Brian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 centimetres (0.39 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Chemistry, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The universe appears chaotic, yet beneath its complexity lies a multitude of rules governing the physical world. In "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe", Brian Clegg explores ten essential systems that reveal the underlying patterns of action, force, and consequence. Clegg examines phenomena such as the cosmic microwave background, Einstein's theory of spacetime, and the particle trails revealed by supercolliders. He shows how these patterns provide a unique view of the physical world and its fundamental workings. The book guides readers on a tour of our world and the universe beyond, discussing topics including the periodic table, tree diagrams, and quantum behavior. By uncovering the hidden patterns that govern our reality, Clegg offers a fresh perspective on the nature of the universe.