Marcus Chown
Breakthrough: Spectacular stories of scientific discovery from the Higgs particle to black holes
Breakthrough: Spectacular stories of scientific discovery from the Higgs particle to black holes
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Discover the fascinating stories of scientists who have made groundbreaking discoveries in modern physics, revealing the astonishing predictive power of science. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the universe.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Faber & Faber
The captivating tales of the scientists whose groundbreaking discoveries in modern physics unveil the astounding predictive power of science are revealed in this enthralling book. An exceptional popular science work, it offers a comprehensive and engaging reading experience. DARA Ó BRIAIN, a renowned author, has crafted a thoroughly informative and entertaining narrative. ANNA BURNS, a Booker Prize-winning author, praises it as one of the finest written books on physics, describing it as captivating and accessible. The Irish Times hails it as fascinating, life-enhancing entertainment, while the Prospect acclaims it as thoroughly enjoyable. Marcus Chown has once again delivered a masterpiece, earning praise from BBC Sky at Night as a breathtaking and mind-altering exploration of the eureka! moments in modern physics. Through the captivating stories of the scientists who predicted and discovered the existence of unknown planets, black holes, invisible force fields, ripples in the fabric of space-time, unsuspected subatomic particles, and even antimatter, Chown unveils the greatest mystery of science: its astonishing predictive power.
Weight: 248g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571366712
Edition number: Main
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