First published 2022
Physics reveals the universe's deepest secrets through equations that appear as incomprehensible symbols to most people. Sean Carroll strips away the mathematical mystery that has long hidden modern science's most important concepts. He transforms complex physics into entertaining explanations, showing how equations function like meaningful poetry that unveils a multidimensional landscape filled with massive celestial objects, curved spacetime, and incredibly strong forces. Carroll demonstrates that high school calculus represents a centuries-old wonder deserving the same admiration as famous artworks. Our most advanced theories about black holes depend on mathematical foundations that calculus provides. Carroll guides readers to understand the very equation Einstein used for general relativity. Following the tradition of Richard Feynman's famous lectures from six decades ago, this book offers an inspiring introduction to a new way of understanding reality that will connect with readers across different cultures and generations.
Genres: science, popular-science, non-fiction, astronomy, physics, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
Period: 21st-Century
304 pages · Hardcover · Dutton