Smolin, Lee
Three Roads to Quantum Gravity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465094547
- author:
- Smolin, Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.17
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Quantum Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Lee Smolin's Three Roads to Quantum Gravity offers an accessible overview of the attempts to build a final "theory of everything".
The author explains complex concepts in simple terms, revealing what scientists are discussing when they describe the world as made from exotic entities like loops, strings, and black holes.
Smolin shares fascinating stories behind these discoveries, including rivalries, epiphanies, and intrigues he witnessed firsthand. This thought-provoking book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the latest developments in physics.
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