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The latest volume in the New York Times bestselling physics series explains Einstein's masterpiece: the general theory of relativityHe taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted…

This one-of-a-kind introduction to the strange world of quantum mechanics by world-class physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman is the ultimate master class in physics. In this brilliant follow-up to the international bestseller…

Perfect for those interested in physics but who are not physicists or mathematicians, this book makes relativity so simple that a child can understand it. By replacing equations with diagrams, the book allows non-specialist readers to fully…

Based on a conference held at Stanford University, this book gives the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of an exciting physics revolution--the rise of the Standard Model. The third volume of a series recounting the history of particle…

Natuurkunde of fysica is de wetenschap die zich bezighoudt met de natuur in haar meest abstracte vorm. In de Oudheid begonnen als een meer beschouwelijke wetenschap, is de natuurkunde de laatste vijf eeuwen steeds meer haar stempel op de samenleving…

In The Age of Entanglement, Louisa Gilder brings to life one of the pivotal debates in twentieth century physics. In 1935, Albert Einstein famously showed that, according to the quantum theory, separated particles could act as if intimately…

Advancing technology in many diverse fields has brought about profound change in every facet of life. The rapid developments in strategic defence and laser research, superconductivity, computers and telecommunications rivet the attention of millions…

On the Shoulders of Giants investigates the relationship between the disciplines of physics and mathematics and shows how many of the most significant advances of 20th-century physics rely on mathematics developed, sometimes much earlier, with no…

Ten eerste is het boek een ware klepper, maar heeft het ons nooit ontmoedigd om verder te lezen. Kumar schrijft aangenaam, en ook de vormgeving van het boek is zeer uitnodigend. Een aanrader: in het midden van het boek zijn een aantal fotopagina's…

'An exhaustive and brilliant account of decades of emotionally charged discovery and argument, friendship and rivalry spanning two world wars.' Steven Poole, Guardian --Guardian, 15th November 2008   'Kumar is an accomplished writer who knows…