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The Edge of Space-Time

Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie

par Chanda Prescod-Weinstein ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and
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A Brief History of the Universe (And Our Place in It)

par Dr. Sarah Alam Malik ...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the ... En savoir plus

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"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the
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The Quantum Story:A history in 40 moments

A history in 40 moments

par Jim Baggott ...

Collections series Oxford Landmark Science
The twentieth century was defined by physics. From the minds of the world's leading physicists there flowed a river of ideas that would transport mankind to the pinnacle of wonderment and to the very depths of human despair. This was a century that began with the certainties of absolute knowledge and ended with the knowledge of absolute uncertainty. It was a century in which physicists developed ... En savoir plus

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The twentieth century was defined by physics. From the minds of the world's leading physicists there flowed a river of ideas that would transport mankind to the pinnacle of wonderment and to the very depths of human despair. This was a century that began with the certainties of absolute knowledge and ended with the knowledge of absolute uncertainty. It was a century in which physicists developed
... En savoir plus
Escape from Shadow Physics

The Quest to End the Dark Ages of Quantum Theory

par Adam Kay ...

**The "artfully written...splendid history of classical and quantum physics" (Science)that "rightfully highlights the limitations of current physics" (Wall Street Journal) and argues for a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics **The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual causes for atomic events. This idea led to the ... En savoir plus

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**The "artfully written...splendid history of classical and quantum physics" (Science)that "rightfully highlights the limitations of current physics" (Wall Street Journal) and argues for a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics **The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual causes for atomic events. This idea led to the
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Life on the Edge

The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology

par Johnjoe McFadden, Jim Al-Khalili ...

New York Times bestseller • Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be? Even in an age of cloning and artificial biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the ... En savoir plus

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New York Times bestseller • Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be? Even in an age of cloning and artificial biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the
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The Beginning of Infinity

Explanations that Transform The World

par David Deutsch ...

'Science has never had an advocate quite like David Deutsch ... A computational physicist on a par with his touchstones Alan Turing and Richard Feynman, and a philosopher in the line of his greatest hero, Karl Popper. His arguments are so clear that to read him is to experience the thrill of the highest level of discourse available on this planet and to understand it' Peter Forbes, IndependentIn ... En savoir plus

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'Science has never had an advocate quite like David Deutsch ... A computational physicist on a par with his touchstones Alan Turing and Richard Feynman, and a philosopher in the line of his greatest hero, Karl Popper. His arguments are so clear that to read him is to experience the thrill of the highest level of discourse available on this planet and to understand it' Peter Forbes, IndependentIn
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Quantum 2.0

The Weird Physics Driving a New Revolution in Technology

par Paul Davies ...

Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how ... En savoir plus

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Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how
... En savoir plus
What Is Real?

The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics

par Adam Becker ...

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ... ... En savoir plus

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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ...
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The Black Hole War

My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics

par Leonard Susskind ...

What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed it did, and in doing so put at risk everything we know about physics and the fundamental laws of the universe. Most scientists didn't recognize the import of Hawking's claims, but Leonard Susskind and Gerard t'Hooft realized the threat, and responded with a ... En savoir plus

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What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed it did, and in doing so put at risk everything we know about physics and the fundamental laws of the universe. Most scientists didn't recognize the import of Hawking's claims, but Leonard Susskind and Gerard t'Hooft realized the threat, and responded with a
... En savoir plus
The Quantum Universe

(And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does)

par Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for ... En savoir plus

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International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for
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Human Universe

par Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen ...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ... ... En savoir plus

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Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ...
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Quantum Supremacy

How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything

par Michio Kaku ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and
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God and Quantum Physics

par C. Allan Boyles ...

Physics cannot show that a corporal, godlike figure exists in the universe. However, the major religions of the world, especially Christianity, describe God as a spiritual energy and not corporal. Quantum physics says there exists a universal energy that has the attributes of God. This energy has consciousness and creativity. All matter is composed of this energy. This energy was responsible for ... En savoir plus

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Physics cannot show that a corporal, godlike figure exists in the universe. However, the major religions of the world, especially Christianity, describe God as a spiritual energy and not corporal. Quantum physics says there exists a universal energy that has the attributes of God. This energy has consciousness and creativity. All matter is composed of this energy. This energy was responsible for
... En savoir plus
Saint Joan of New York

A Novel About God and String Theory

par Mark Alpert ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine ... En savoir plus

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SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine
... En savoir plus
The Elegant Universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

par Brian Greene ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFinalist for the Pulitzer PrizeA new edition of the iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.**With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it so deftly explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivaled account of the modern ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFinalist for the Pulitzer PrizeA new edition of the iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.**With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it so deftly explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivaled account of the modern
... En savoir plus
String Theory

Black Holes, Holographic Universe And Mathematical Physics

par Rob Botwright ...

�� Unveil the Mysteries of the Cosmos with Our Book Bundle! ��Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of theoretical physics? Dive into the captivating world of �� String Theory, ��️ Black Holes, �� Holographic Universes, and �� Mathematical Physics with our exclusive book bundle!�� Book 1: String Theory Demystified �� Discover the secrets of the universe with ... En savoir plus

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�� Unveil the Mysteries of the Cosmos with Our Book Bundle! ��Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of theoretical physics? Dive into the captivating world of �� String Theory, ��️ Black Holes, �� Holographic Universes, and �� Mathematical Physics with our exclusive book bundle!�� Book 1: String Theory Demystified �� Discover the secrets of the universe with
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Physique quantique pour les débutants: Découvrez les fondements de la mécanique quantique et la façon dont elle affecte le monde dans lequel nous vivons à travers ses théories les plus célèbres

par Pierre Anglois ...

La physique quantique est une discipline aussi obscure que passionnante. Elle fait polémique depuis sa naissance : certains en ont peur ou sont impressionnés, tandis que d'autres exploitent le filon quantique sans scrupule à la sauce métaphysique.D'où vient la physique quantique, pourquoi est-elle si complexe à envisager et comment fonctionne-t-elle ?Si vous voulez jeter un coup d'œil au monde ... En savoir plus

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La physique quantique est une discipline aussi obscure que passionnante. Elle fait polémique depuis sa naissance : certains en ont peur ou sont impressionnés, tandis que d'autres exploitent le filon quantique sans scrupule à la sauce métaphysique.D'où vient la physique quantique, pourquoi est-elle si complexe à envisager et comment fonctionne-t-elle ?Si vous voulez jeter un coup d'œil au monde
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Black Bodies and Quantum Cats

Tales from the Annals of Physics

par Jennifer Ouellette ...

Physics, once known as "natural philosophy," is the most basic science, explaining the world we live in, from the largest scale down to the very, very, very smallest, and our understanding of it has changed over many centuries. In Black Bodies and Quantum Cats, science writer Jennifer Ouellette traces key developments in the field, setting descriptions of the fundamentals of physics in their ... En savoir plus

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Physics, once known as "natural philosophy," is the most basic science, explaining the world we live in, from the largest scale down to the very, very, very smallest, and our understanding of it has changed over many centuries. In Black Bodies and Quantum Cats, science writer Jennifer Ouellette traces key developments in the field, setting descriptions of the fundamentals of physics in their
... En savoir plus
Fundamentals

Ten Keys to Reality

par Frank Wilczek ...

**“Fundamentals might be the perfect book for the winter of this plague year. . . . Wilczek writes with breathtaking economy and clarity, and his pleasure in his subject is palpable.” —The New York Times Book ReviewOne of our great contemporary scientists reveals the ten profound insights that illuminate what everyone should know about the physical world**In Fundamentals, Nobel laureate Frank ... En savoir plus

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**“Fundamentals might be the perfect book for the winter of this plague year. . . . Wilczek writes with breathtaking economy and clarity, and his pleasure in his subject is palpable.” —The New York Times Book ReviewOne of our great contemporary scientists reveals the ten profound insights that illuminate what everyone should know about the physical world**In Fundamentals, Nobel laureate Frank
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The Hidden Reality

Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos

par Brian Greene ...

The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast
... En savoir plus
Quantum Entanglement

par Jed Brody ...

Collections series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
A concise, non-technical exploration of quantum entanglement—the enigma Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’—and how it contradicts our assumptions about the ultimate nature of reality.Quantum physics is notable for its brazen defiance of common sense. (Think of Schrödinger's Cat, famously both dead and alive.) An especially rigorous form of quantum contradiction occurs in ... En savoir plus

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A concise, non-technical exploration of quantum entanglement—the enigma Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’—and how it contradicts our assumptions about the ultimate nature of reality.Quantum physics is notable for its brazen defiance of common sense. (Think of Schrödinger's Cat, famously both dead and alive.) An especially rigorous form of quantum contradiction occurs in
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The Physics of Superheroes Goes Hollywood

An All-New Exploration of the Real Science of the Multiverse, the Quantum Realm,and Everything In Between

par James Kakalios ...

Discover the surprisingly real physics at work within some of the most popular superhero movies and tv showsThe multiverse and the quantum realm are fictional plot devices made popular by some of our favorite superheroes. But what if science-fiction may actually be science-fact?The truth is that many of the fantastical elements we see on the screen are based in real science. And in The Physics of ... En savoir plus

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Discover the surprisingly real physics at work within some of the most popular superhero movies and tv showsThe multiverse and the quantum realm are fictional plot devices made popular by some of our favorite superheroes. But what if science-fiction may actually be science-fact?The truth is that many of the fantastical elements we see on the screen are based in real science. And in The Physics of
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How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch

In Search of the Recipe for Our Universe, from the Origins of Atoms to the Big Bang

par Harry Cliff ...

NAMED A BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2021 BY KIRKUS * An acclaimed experimental physicist at CERN takes you on an exhilarating search for the most basic building blocks of our universe, and the dramatic quest to unlock their cosmic origins. "A fascinating exploration of how we learned what matter really is, and the journey matter takes from the Big Bang, through exploding stars, ultimately to you and me. ... En savoir plus

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NAMED A BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2021 BY KIRKUS * An acclaimed experimental physicist at CERN takes you on an exhilarating search for the most basic building blocks of our universe, and the dramatic quest to unlock their cosmic origins. "A fascinating exploration of how we learned what matter really is, and the journey matter takes from the Big Bang, through exploding stars, ultimately to you and me.
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Einstein's Unfinished Revolution

The Search for What Lies Beyond the Quantum

par Lee Smolin ...

A daring new vision of the quantum universe, and the scandals controversies, and questions that may illuminate our future--from Canada's leading mind on contemporary physics.Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behaviour of materials. But for a century it ... En savoir plus

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A daring new vision of the quantum universe, and the scandals controversies, and questions that may illuminate our future--from Canada's leading mind on contemporary physics.Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behaviour of materials. But for a century it
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