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I did get a deeper insight into string/M-theory. - Goodreads Not just as a scientist, but as a great writer. - Goodreads Very well written introduction into string theory. - Goodreads A terrific layman's overview of the new physics. - Goodreads Great overview of relativity and quantum mechanics. - Goodreads The ending chapters are nicely left open. - Goodreads Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate TheoryUser Review - Oxy - GoodreadsPeople say Greene have such a unique and easy to understand way of explaining complex scientific theories and I have to agree! I remember the first time I heard many of these explanations on a British ... Read full review Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate TheoryUser Review - Alex Johnson - GoodreadsI got this book from my neighbor down the road who insisted that I become a physics guru in order to enlighten him to the mysteries of the world :/. I approached this gargantuan stack of physics and ... Read full review Related books
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Other editions - View allCommon terms and phrasesaccelerated anil big bang billion black hole bosonic Calabi-Yau shape calculations Chapter circular dimension clock cosmic cosmological coupling constant curled-up dimensions discussed distance duality Einstein electron elementary particles energy entropy equations experiment experimental extra dimensions fabric of space Figure force charges framework fundamental geometrical gravitational force gravity imagine insights lime loops M-theory mass mathematical measure messenger particle microscopic mirror motion Newton's number ol observers ol string perspective photons physicists physics Planck energy Planck length point-particle possible precise predictions principle probe properties quantum field theory quantum mechanics quarks radius realized result scales second superstring revolution showed siring theory Slim slit space dimensions space-tearing spacetime spatial dimensions spatial fabric special relativity speed sphere spin standard model string coupling constant string theory string vibrations Strominger superpartner superstring superstring theory supersymmetry surface symmetry temperature thai theoretical theorists tion two-dimensional understanding Vafa vibrational patterns warping wave Witten Bibliographic information
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