The strings of the universe

Author: B. Greene
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Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: B. Greene is one of the world's leading string theorists today. He combines scientific thought with writing, creating works as intricate as the theories themselves. He lifts the veil of mystery surrounding string theory, revealing an eleven-dimensional universe. There, the fibers of space tear and then resew themselves, and all matter—from the tiny quarks to the gigantic supernovae—is produced by the vibrations of microscopic energy rings. From a pleasant garden stroll to an ant at a garden hose, Greene uses numerous examples to illustrate the beautiful yet perplexing reality being revealed by modern physics. The The Elegant Universe is still mind-boggling, and no other book can inspire thought and delight readers like it. It is truly a masterpiece of science—a joyous and refreshing journey into modern physics that brings us closer to the universe than ever before. B. Greene is one of the world's leading string theorists today. He masterfully blends scientific thought with writing. This book lifts the veil of mystery surrounding string theory, revealing an eleven-dimensional universe. There, the fibers of space tear and then resew themselves, and all matter—from the tiny quarks to the gigantic supernovae—is produced by the vibrations of microscopic energy rings. From a pleasant garden stroll to an ant at a garden hose, Greene uses numerous examples to illustrate the beautiful yet perplexing reality being revealed by modern physics. This book was ranked first on the Amazon.com science book bestseller list in 1999.