The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene

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Vintage
03 March 2000

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Particle & high-energy physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Relativity physics

An astonishing book which combines great scientific insight and elegant writing to unravel the greatest mysteries of one of our most complex scientific concepts- string theory

'Compulsively readable...

Green threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes' New York Times

In this international bestseller, Columbia University professor Brian Greene provides, in layman's terms, a comprehensive demystification of string theory. Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away layers of the unknown, through introducing concepts from quantum mechanics to general relativity, to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions. Accessible and enlightening, Greene's inimitable blend of expert scientific insight and literary ingenuity makes The Elegant Universe an exhilarating read that brings us closer to understanding how our magnificent universe works.

'Utterly absorbing...a brilliant achievement. An accessible, equationless account of strings' Sunday Telegraph

By: Brian Greene
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9780099289920
ISBN 10: 009928992X
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 03 March 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Sicilian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Greene is Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University and Cornell University.

Reviews for The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene's exhilarating book is yet another in the series of totally accessible volumes written by physicists for the non-specialist reader. The blend of acute scientific insight and well-written prose is highly seductive, as Greene deals with the layers of mystery surrounding 'string theory', in which the universe consists of 11 dimensions, and the fabric of space tears and repairs itself. All matter (from the smallest quarks to the most imposing supernovas) is generated by vibrations of microscopic loops of energy. The string theory has been hailed as a Theory of Everything, with its potential to unify all the forces of nature. Greene's use of simile is particularly apposite, with everything from an amusement park ride to ants on a garden hose used to explain the strange and beautiful realities revealed by modern physics. Many will find Greene's lengthy but readable book the most popular addition yet to the library of popular science. (Kirkus UK)