The Edge of Physics: A Journey to the Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Anil Ananthaswamy

The Edge of Physics: A Journey to the Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Anil Ananthaswamy

Why is the universe expanding at an even faster rate? What is the nature of the 'dark matter' that makes up almost a quarter of the universe? Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life? And are there other universes besides our own? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the world's most audacious physics experiments: the telescopes and detectors that promise to shed new light on dark matter, dark energy and quantum gravity - and answer some of the most profound questions that confront humanity. Weaving together stories about the people and places at the heart of this research, while beautifully explaining the problems that scientists are trying to solve, Ananthaswamy provides a unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it. An atmospheric, engaging and illuminating read that shows us that, at its heart, science is a field that attracts us all. The Edge of Physics brings cosmology - with all its rarefied concepts - back down to earth.

'A travelogue that celebrates the blood, sweat and tears that drive our understanding of the universe' Guardian 'An excellent book. The author has a great knack of making difficult subjects comprehensible. I thoroughly enjoyed it.' Sir Patrick Moore 'A remarkable narrative that combines fundamental physics with high adventure.' New Scientist

Anil Ananthaswamy is a consulting editor for New Scientist in London. He is also a contributor to National Geographic News. He has a Master of Science degree from the University of Washington, Seattle and worked as a software engineer in Silicon Valley before training as a journalist at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He lives in London.

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ISBN 13	9780715640722
ISBN 10	0715640720
Title	The Edge of Physics: A Journey to the Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
Author	Anil Ananthaswamy
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Duckworth Books
Year published	2011-09-22
Number of pages	336
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