The Theory Of Almost Everything: The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumphs of Modern Physics

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Robert Oerter

The Theory Of Almost Everything

The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumphs of Modern Physics

Robert Oerter

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English

Penguin
26 September 2006

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Physics

There are two scientific theories that, taken together, explain the entire universe. The first, which describes the force of gravity, is widely known- Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. But the theory that explains everything else-the Standard Model of Elementary Particles-is virtually unknown among the general public.

In The Theory of Almost Everything, Robert Oerter shows how what were once thought to be separate forces of nature were combined into a single theory by some of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Rich with accessible analogies and lucid prose, The Theory of Almost Everything celebrates a heretofore unsung achievement in human knowledge-and reveals the sublime structure that underlies the world as we know it.

By: Robert Oerter
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 309g
ISBN: 9780452287860
ISBN 10: 0452287863
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 26 September 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Oerter teaches physics at George Mason University. He lives in Maryland.

Reviews for The Theory Of Almost Everything: The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumphs of Modern Physics

Accessible and engaging...This book is for anyone interested in modern physics and ultimate answers about the universe. - Science News We always hear about black holes, the big bang, and the search for life in the universe. But rare is the book that celebrates the Standard Model of Elementary Particles - a triumph of 20th century science that underpins nearly all we know about physical reality. Oerter's The Theory of Almost Everything belongs on anyone's shelf who cares about how the universe really works. - Neil deGrasse Tyson