String Theory For Dummies
String Theory For Dummies
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Today, string theory is considered to be the "theory of everything" that will explain the basic nature of mass and energy. With in-depth examples and easy-to-understand writing, String Theory For Dummies provides the information a reader needs to understand this complex aspect of physics and relate it to the world around them.
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String Theory For Dummies by A Zimmerman Jones
A clear, plain-English guide to this complex scientific theory String theory is the hottest topic in physics right now, with books on the subject (pro and con) flying out of the stores. String Theory For Dummies offers an accessible introduction to this highly mathematical "theory of everything," which posits ten or more dimensions in an attempt to explain the basic nature of matter and energy. Written for both students and people interested in science, this guide explains concepts, discusses the string theory's hypotheses and predictions, and presents the math in an approachable manner. It features in-depth examples and an easy-to-understand style so that readers can understand this controversial, cutting-edge theory.
'.. explains the basic concepts of what the cover refers to as the controversial theory .' (ScienceBase.com, October 2010).
Andrew Zimmerman Jones received his physics degree and graduated with honors from Wabash College, where he earned the Harold Q. Fuller Prize in Physics. He is the Physics Guide for the New York Times' About.com Web site. Daniel Robbins received his PhD in physics from the University of Chicago and currently studies string theory and its implications at Texas A&M University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780470467244 |
| ISBN 10 | 047046724X |
| Title | String Theory For Dummies |
| Author | A Zimmerman Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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