String Theory For Dummies - Softcover

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Andrew Zimmerman Jones, PhD, is the physics guide at About.com, where he writes lessons and explanations for common physics problems and questions. Andrew earned his degree in physics from Wabash College and his PhD in mathematics from Purdue University. He is the author of the previous edition of String Theory For Dummies.

Alessandro Sfondrini is a theoretical physicist. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from the University of Padova. He is currently a Rita Levi-Montalcini Fellow and assistant professor in theoretical physics and mathematical methods and models at the University of Padova, as well as a member and IBM Einstein Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Untangle the latest theories in physics

Anyone can understand string theory, thanks to String Theory For Dummies. This book will string you along (get it?) as you build your physics knowledge, grok the basics of string theory, and venture into the approachable math behind it. Real-life examples and the fascinating history of the ups and downs of string theory make for an exciting read. This update covers the latest on the holographic principle, the Large Hadron Collider, the Higgs Boson, gravitational waves, and beyond. Aspiring scientists and lifelong learners, awaken your inner string theorist.

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• Learn what string theory is
• Follow the history of physics through Einstein and beyond
• Trace the exciting evolution of quantum and particle physics
• Discover how string theory works in real-world scenarios
• Go to the limits of the theory