When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to 11: Or How to Explain Quantum Physics with Heavy Metal

Physics professor Philip Moriarty discovered that many of his students and colleagues were heavy metal fans, and found that heavy metal music is uniquely well-suited to explaining quantum principles. He wrote a book, "When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to Eleven," to explain the mysteries of the universe's inner workings via drum beats and feedback, showing how the Heisenberg uncertainty principle comes into play with every chugging guitar riff, wave interference with Iron Maiden, and why metalheads in mosh pits behave like molecules in a gas. The book is intended for metal fans trying to grasp quantum physics, quantum physicists baffled by heavy metal, or anyone who wants to know how the fundamental science underpinning our world connects to rock music.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2018
Publisher: BenBella Books

Quantum physics and heavy metal have a surprising connection. Physicist Philip Moriarty discovered that many of his students at the University of Nottingham were passionate about metal music, and a Venn diagram of physicists and metal fans showed a significant overlap. What's more, heavy metal music is uniquely well-suited to explaining quantum principles.

In his book "When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to Eleven," Moriarty explores the mysteries of the universe's inner workings through the lens of heavy metal music. He explains how the Heisenberg uncertainty principle comes into play with every chugging guitar riff, how wave interference relates to Iron Maiden, and why metalheads in mosh pits behave like molecules in a gas. Whether you're a metal fan struggling to understand quantum physics, a quantum physicist baffled by heavy metal, or simply someone interested in how the fundamental science underpinning our world connects to rock music, this book will take you to a new level.

Moriarty's book is not only informative but also entertaining, with humor and fascinating anecdotes throughout. He shows that physics is all around us, and it rocks! For those who think quantum physics is too mind-bendingly complex or irrelevant to their everyday lives, this book will dispel those misconceptions and demonstrate that physics is not only fascinating but also accessible and relevant to everyone.

In conclusion, the connection between heavy metal and quantum physics is a fascinating one that offers a unique perspective on the world. Philip Moriarty's book "When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to Eleven" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of these two fields and discovering the hidden connections between the fundamental science underpinning our world and the music we love.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 155 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781944648527