The Theory Of Almost Everything
The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumphs of Modern Physics
$43.33
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2006
Summary
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 b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780452287860 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0452287863 |
| Author: | Robert Oerter |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Plume |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2006 |
| Weight: | 309g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 139mm |
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Critics Review
“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”
About The Author
Robert Oerter
Robert Oerter teaches physics at George Mason University. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Maryland, and has also taught at Howard University. He lives in Maryland.
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