The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Brian Greene
(Author)
Description
Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away layers of mystery to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions, where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter--from the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovas--is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy. The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated accessible and thoroughly entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to understanding how the universe works.Product Details
Price
$18.95
$17.62
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publish Date
October 11, 2010
Pages
464
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.1 X 1.1 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780393338102
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About the Author
Brian Greene is the director of Columbia University's Center for Theoretical Physics and cofounder of the World Science Festival. Acclaimed for groundbreaking discoveries in superstring theory, he is the author of four best-selling books that have collectively sold more than two million copies worldwide. He lives in New York.
Reviews
Sets a standard that will be hard to beat.--George Johnson
Compulsively readable. . . . Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes.
As rewarding as it gets . . . a thrilling ride through a lovely landscape.
Compulsively readable. . . . Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes.
As rewarding as it gets . . . a thrilling ride through a lovely landscape.
