Sean Carroll is een theoretisch fysicus wiens werk zich verdiept in de diepste mysteries van het universum, van de oorsprong tot het uiteindelijke lot ervan. Door zijn uitgebreide werk in fysica en kosmologie streeft Carroll ernaar complexe concepten toegankelijk te maken voor een breder publiek. Zijn schrijven onderscheidt zich door zijn duidelijkheid en boeiende verteltrant, die lezers door de fascinerende wereld van de wetenschap leidt. Met zijn geschriften beoogt Carroll fundamentele vragen over de aard van de werkelijkheid en onze plaats daarin te beantwoorden.
Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity provides a lucid and thoroughly modern introduction to general relativity. With an accessible and lively writing style, it introduces modern techniques to what can often be a formal and intimidating subject. Readers are led from the physics of flat spacetime (special relativity), through the intricacies of differential geometry and Einstein's equations, and on to exciting applications such as black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology.
It was the universe's most elusive particle, the linchpin for everything
scientists dreamed up to explain how physics works. It had to be found. But
projects as big as CERN's Large Hadron Collider don't happen without
incredible risks - and occasional skullduggery. In the definitive account of
this landmark event, Caltech physicist and acclaimed science writer Sean
Carroll reveals the insights, rivalry, and wonder that fuelled the Higgs
discovery, and takes us on a riveting and irresistible ride to the very edge
of physics today.
Captivating and lucid, The Making of the Fittest delves deep into the DNA
record to reveal not just how the fittest survive but also how they are made.
Exploring the concept of immediacy, this book delves into how rapid advancements in technology and communication shape our lives and relationships. It examines the impact of instant gratification, the quest for efficiency, and the cultural shift towards a fast-paced lifestyle. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, the author challenges readers to reflect on the consequences of living in an "instant" world, encouraging a deeper understanding of patience, mindfulness, and the value of taking time in a society that often prioritizes speed.
The book is praised for its clarity and brilliance, offering insights that are both illuminating and accessible. It invites readers to explore complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand, making profound concepts relatable. Through its engaging narrative, it encourages deep reflection and sparks curiosity, appealing to both seasoned thinkers and newcomers alike.
The instant New York Times bestseller Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound theories, explaining every step in a uniquely accessible way. Quantum field theory is how modern physics describes nature at its most profound level. Starting with the basics of quantum mechanics itself, Sean Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand why matter is solid, why there is antimatter, where the sizes of atoms come from, and why the predictions of quantum field theory are so spectacularly successful. Fundamental ideas like spin, symmetry, Feynman diagrams, and the Higgs mechanism are explained for real, not just through amusing stories. Beyond Newton, beyond Einstein, and all the intuitive notions that have guided homo sapiens for millennia, this book is a journey to a once unimaginable truth about what our universe is.
