The Biggest Ideas in the Universe - Quanta and Fields

In the second book of this already internationally acclaimed series, Sean Carroll, the most trusted explainer of the most mind-boggling concepts, digs deep into matter itself. What is the universe made of? In his quest to redefine the “popular” treatment of the biggest ideas in the universe, Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to physics and math as reviewer after reviewer has attested.; Adventuring in the math of fields, he now intrepidly guides readers into the fantastic depths of The Standard Model of particle physics illuminating the mysteries of quantum reality. The universe is made of atoms and Sean Carroll explains exactly what that means and how we know it.

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Praise for Quanta and Fields:

Readers will be electrified by his discussion of wave functions, entanglement, fields, and so much more. From the most infinitesimal of subatomic particles to the seemingly vast infinities of the universe s great expanse, Carroll s latest inquiry illuminates, well, everything. Booklist

"In that void between hand-wavy popular science and academic textbook, this modern, informative and engaging account of quantum physics ticks all the boxes. Carroll the Explainer at his very best." Jim Al-Khalili

Product details

• Authors: Sean Carroll, Carroll Sean
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.05.2024
• EAN: 9780593186602
• ISBN: 978-0-593-18660-2
• No. of pages: 289
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 217 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Theoretical physics; SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, SCIENCE / Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Particle & high-energy physics, Mathematical physics, Particle and high-energy physics, SCIENCE / Physics / Particle, Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics