Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host
Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating and illuminating look at what
physics reveals about the world
Shining a light on the most profound insights revealed by modern
physics, Jim Al-Khalili invites us all to understand what this crucially
important science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality
itself.
Al-Khalili begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of space,
time, energy, and matter, and then describes the three pillars of modern
physics--quantum theory, relativity, and thermodynamics--showing how all
three must come together if we are ever to have a full understanding of
reality. Using wonderful examples and thought-provoking analogies,
Al-Khalili illuminates the physics of the extreme cosmic and quantum
scales, the speculative frontiers of the field, and the physics that
underpins our everyday experiences and technologies, bringing the reader
up to speed with the biggest ideas in physics in just a few sittings.
Physics is revealed as an intrepid human quest for ever more
foundational principles that accurately explain the natural world we see
around us, an undertaking guided by core values such as honesty and
doubt. The knowledge discovered by physics both empowers and humbles us,
and still, physics continues to delve valiantly into the unknown.
Making even the most enigmatic scientific ideas accessible and
captivating, this deeply insightful book illuminates why physics matters
to everyone and calls one and all to share in the profound adventure of
seeking truth in the world around us.
