First published 2017
Art and Lenny meet at their new hangout, Hermann's Hideaway, ready to dive into the mysteries of Einstein's special relativity. This marks their third adventure together in Leonard Susskind's physics series, following their previous explorations of classical and quantum mechanics. The duo faces the challenge of making sense of waves, forces, and particles in a universe governed by relativistic laws. Art and Lenny use straightforward mathematics and clear sketches to navigate the complexities of field theory. Their conversations blend scientific rigor with humor as they work through Einstein's famous concepts. The pair refuses to offer oversimplified explanations, instead providing readers with genuine physics knowledge. Their journey through special relativity and classical field theory equips anyone willing to follow along with real tools for understanding the physical world.
Genres: science, science-fiction, physics, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, educational
Setting: Hermann's Hideaway
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
448 pages · Hardcover · Basic Books