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Black Holes

The Key to Understanding the Universe

par Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes ... En savoir plus

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By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes
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Quanta and Fields

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe

par Sean Carroll ...

**The instant New York Times bestsellerQuanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.**Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare ... En savoir plus

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**The instant New York Times bestsellerQuanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.**Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare
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What Is Real?

The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics

par Adam Becker ...

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ... ... En savoir plus

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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ...
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How to Build a Universe

(Theoretically Speaking)

par Katie Mack ...

From one of the most exciting and accessible voices in physics, an eye-opening look into the strange and wonderful world of quantum physics and how it is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.What is the universe made of, and how do we know? For decades, physicists have studied this question, circling the most fundamental yet enigmatic building blocks of our world; descending to a ... En savoir plus

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From one of the most exciting and accessible voices in physics, an eye-opening look into the strange and wonderful world of quantum physics and how it is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.What is the universe made of, and how do we know? For decades, physicists have studied this question, circling the most fundamental yet enigmatic building blocks of our world; descending to a
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Quantum Theory

par Max Planck, Neils Bohr ...

Traduit par Ludwik Silberstein, Hans Thacher Clarke ...

Quantum theory and quantum mechanics arose gradually from theories to explain observations that could not be reconciled with classical physics, such as Max Planck's solution in 1900 to the black-body radiation problem, and the correspondence between energy and frequency in Albert Einstein's 1905 paper, which explained the photoelectric effect. These early attempts to understand microscopic ... En savoir plus

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Quantum theory and quantum mechanics arose gradually from theories to explain observations that could not be reconciled with classical physics, such as Max Planck's solution in 1900 to the black-body radiation problem, and the correspondence between energy and frequency in Albert Einstein's 1905 paper, which explained the photoelectric effect. These early attempts to understand microscopic
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Quantum Physics Made Me Do It

A Simple Guide to the Fundamental Nature of Everything

par Jeremie Harris ...

**WINNER OF THE 2024 NON-FICTION KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE SCIENCE WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS OF CANADA AWARDAn entertaining and accessible dive into the riveting world described by quantum mechanics, from physicist, AI risk expert, and Hollywood “alternative reality” consultant Jérémie Harris.**Are human beings immortal? Are apples conscious? Do our legal systems make ... En savoir plus

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**WINNER OF THE 2024 NON-FICTION KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE SCIENCE WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS OF CANADA AWARDAn entertaining and accessible dive into the riveting world described by quantum mechanics, from physicist, AI risk expert, and Hollywood “alternative reality” consultant Jérémie Harris.**Are human beings immortal? Are apples conscious? Do our legal systems make
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Human Universe

par Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen ...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ... ... En savoir plus

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Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ...
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The Quantum Universe

(And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does)

par Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for ... En savoir plus

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International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for
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The Hidden Reality

Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos

par Brian Greene ...

The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast
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God and Quantum Physics

par C. Allan Boyles ...

Physics cannot show that a corporal, godlike figure exists in the universe. However, the major religions of the world, especially Christianity, describe God as a spiritual energy and not corporal. Quantum physics says there exists a universal energy that has the attributes of God. This energy has consciousness and creativity. All matter is composed of this energy. This energy was responsible for ... En savoir plus

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Physics cannot show that a corporal, godlike figure exists in the universe. However, the major religions of the world, especially Christianity, describe God as a spiritual energy and not corporal. Quantum physics says there exists a universal energy that has the attributes of God. This energy has consciousness and creativity. All matter is composed of this energy. This energy was responsible for
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Saint Joan of New York

A Novel About God and String Theory

par Mark Alpert ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine ... En savoir plus

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SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine
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Classical Relativity v Quantum Reality

par James King ...

A simplified explanation of Classical Relativity and Quantum Mechanics including the differences between them and how these impact on our concept of what is real in our universe. Without using mathematical algorithms or complicated scientific symbolism, this book explores examples of physics and chemistry which do not fit within the Classical Newtonian or Einsteinian models but which are explained ... En savoir plus

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A simplified explanation of Classical Relativity and Quantum Mechanics including the differences between them and how these impact on our concept of what is real in our universe. Without using mathematical algorithms or complicated scientific symbolism, this book explores examples of physics and chemistry which do not fit within the Classical Newtonian or Einsteinian models but which are explained
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String Theory

Black Holes, Holographic Universe And Mathematical Physics

par Rob Botwright ...

�� Unveil the Mysteries of the Cosmos with Our Book Bundle! ��Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of theoretical physics? Dive into the captivating world of �� String Theory, ��️ Black Holes, �� Holographic Universes, and �� Mathematical Physics with our exclusive book bundle!�� Book 1: String Theory Demystified �� Discover the secrets of the universe with ... En savoir plus

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�� Unveil the Mysteries of the Cosmos with Our Book Bundle! ��Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of theoretical physics? Dive into the captivating world of �� String Theory, ��️ Black Holes, �� Holographic Universes, and �� Mathematical Physics with our exclusive book bundle!�� Book 1: String Theory Demystified �� Discover the secrets of the universe with
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Black Bodies and Quantum Cats

Tales from the Annals of Physics

par Jennifer Ouellette ...

Physics, once known as "natural philosophy," is the most basic science, explaining the world we live in, from the largest scale down to the very, very, very smallest, and our understanding of it has changed over many centuries. In Black Bodies and Quantum Cats, science writer Jennifer Ouellette traces key developments in the field, setting descriptions of the fundamentals of physics in their ... En savoir plus

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Physics, once known as "natural philosophy," is the most basic science, explaining the world we live in, from the largest scale down to the very, very, very smallest, and our understanding of it has changed over many centuries. In Black Bodies and Quantum Cats, science writer Jennifer Ouellette traces key developments in the field, setting descriptions of the fundamentals of physics in their
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Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them

A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity

par Antonio Padilla ...

A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality.For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe?In ... En savoir plus

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A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality.For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe?In
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Molecular Storms

The Physics of Stars, Cells and the Origin of Life

par Liam Graham ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
“Following in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking's ‘A brief history of time’ and Simon Singh's ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ this exceptionally accessible book will you leave marveling at the wonders of the world and, if you didn't listen to your science teachers, wishing you had. Graham writes with the mind of a physicist and the soul of a poet.”Nicki Hayes, CCO, The Communications Practice, author of ... En savoir plus

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“Following in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking's ‘A brief history of time’ and Simon Singh's ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ this exceptionally accessible book will you leave marveling at the wonders of the world and, if you didn't listen to your science teachers, wishing you had. Graham writes with the mind of a physicist and the soul of a poet.”Nicki Hayes, CCO, The Communications Practice, author of
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Beyond the Quantum

A Quest for the Origin and Hidden Meaning of Quantum Mechanics

par Antony Valentini ...

Based on decades of research, this book offers a panoramic rethink of quantum physics, with potentially revolutionary implications for cosmology, quantum gravity, and quantum technology. Properly understood, 'pilot-wave theory' provides a deeper foundation for quantum mechanics, while also going beyond it. First proposed in the 1920s by French aristocrat and physicist Louis de Broglie, and revived ... En savoir plus

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Based on decades of research, this book offers a panoramic rethink of quantum physics, with potentially revolutionary implications for cosmology, quantum gravity, and quantum technology. Properly understood, 'pilot-wave theory' provides a deeper foundation for quantum mechanics, while also going beyond it. First proposed in the 1920s by French aristocrat and physicist Louis de Broglie, and revived
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Quantum Entanglement

par Jed Brody ...

Collections series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
A concise, non-technical exploration of quantum entanglement—the enigma Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’—and how it contradicts our assumptions about the ultimate nature of reality.Quantum physics is notable for its brazen defiance of common sense. (Think of Schrödinger's Cat, famously both dead and alive.) An especially rigorous form of quantum contradiction occurs in ... En savoir plus

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A concise, non-technical exploration of quantum entanglement—the enigma Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’—and how it contradicts our assumptions about the ultimate nature of reality.Quantum physics is notable for its brazen defiance of common sense. (Think of Schrödinger's Cat, famously both dead and alive.) An especially rigorous form of quantum contradiction occurs in
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The Physics of Superheroes Goes Hollywood

An All-New Exploration of the Real Science of the Multiverse, the Quantum Realm,and Everything In Between

par James Kakalios ...

Discover the surprisingly real physics at work within some of the most popular superhero movies and tv showsThe multiverse and the quantum realm are fictional plot devices made popular by some of our favorite superheroes. But what if science-fiction may actually be science-fact?The truth is that many of the fantastical elements we see on the screen are based in real science. And in The Physics of ... En savoir plus

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Discover the surprisingly real physics at work within some of the most popular superhero movies and tv showsThe multiverse and the quantum realm are fictional plot devices made popular by some of our favorite superheroes. But what if science-fiction may actually be science-fact?The truth is that many of the fantastical elements we see on the screen are based in real science. And in The Physics of
... En savoir plus
EDGE

par Koji Suzuki ...

Edge begins with a massive and catastrophic shifting of the San Andreas fault. The fears of California someday tumbling into the sea--that have become the stuff of parody--become real. But even the terror resulting from this catastrophe pales in comparison to the understanding behind its happening, a cataclysm extending beyond mankind's understanding of horror as it had previously been known. The ... En savoir plus

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Edge begins with a massive and catastrophic shifting of the San Andreas fault. The fears of California someday tumbling into the sea--that have become the stuff of parody--become real. But even the terror resulting from this catastrophe pales in comparison to the understanding behind its happening, a cataclysm extending beyond mankind's understanding of horror as it had previously been known. The
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From Eternity to Here

The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time

par Sean Carroll ...

A rising star in theoretical physics offers his awesome vision of our universe and beyond, all beginning with a simple question: Why does time move forward?Time moves forward, not backward—everyone knows you can’t unscramble an egg. In the hands of one of today’s hottest young physicists, that simple fact of breakfast becomes a doorway to understanding the Big Bang, the universe, and other ... En savoir plus

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A rising star in theoretical physics offers his awesome vision of our universe and beyond, all beginning with a simple question: Why does time move forward?Time moves forward, not backward—everyone knows you can’t unscramble an egg. In the hands of one of today’s hottest young physicists, that simple fact of breakfast becomes a doorway to understanding the Big Bang, the universe, and other
... En savoir plus
The Universe in the Rearview Mirror

How Hidden Symmetries Shape Reality

par Dave Goldberg ...

“A great read… Goldberg is an excellent guide.”—Mario Livio, bestselling author of The Golden RatioPhysicist Dave Goldberg speeds across space, time and everything in between showing that our elegant universe—from the Higgs boson to antimatter to the most massive group of galaxies—is shaped by hidden symmetries that have driven all our recent discoveries about the universe and all the ones to come ... En savoir plus

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“A great read… Goldberg is an excellent guide.”—Mario Livio, bestselling author of The Golden RatioPhysicist Dave Goldberg speeds across space, time and everything in between showing that our elegant universe—from the Higgs boson to antimatter to the most massive group of galaxies—is shaped by hidden symmetries that have driven all our recent discoveries about the universe and all the ones to come
... En savoir plus
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

par Brian Greene ...

A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public reception of the relatively obscure string theory—made possible by this book and an increased number of adherents amongst physicists—The ... En savoir plus

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A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public reception of the relatively obscure string theory—made possible by this book and an increased number of adherents amongst physicists—The
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Reality Is Not What It Seems

The Journey to Quantum Gravity

par Carlo Rovelli ...

Traduit par Simon Carnell, Erica Segre ...

“The man who makes physics sexy . . . the scientist they’re calling the next Stephen Hawking.” —**The Times MagazineFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, Helgoland, and Anaximander, a closer look at the mind-bending nature of the universe.**What are the elementary ingredients of the world? Do time and space exist? And what exactly is ... En savoir plus

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“The man who makes physics sexy . . . the scientist they’re calling the next Stephen Hawking.” —**The Times MagazineFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, Helgoland, and Anaximander, a closer look at the mind-bending nature of the universe.**What are the elementary ingredients of the world? Do time and space exist? And what exactly is
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