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The Theory of Almost Everything: The Standard Model, the Unsung Triumph of Modern Physics
The Theory of Almost Everything The Standard Model the Unsung Triumph of Modern Physics Author:Robert Oerter For fans of Brian Greene and Stephen Hawking, a guide to the most important theory in modern physics, in a tour de force of science writing — 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... more » theory that explains everything elsethe Standard Model of Elementary Particlesis 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 knowledgeand reveals the sublime structure that underlies the world as we know it. BACKCOVER: This highly accessible volume explains the Standard Model to the everyman, using literary references and easy-to-follow analogies to make clear mind-bending physics principles.
Publishers Weekly
Accessible and engaging This book is for anyone interested in modern physics and ultimate answers about the universe.