Fearful Symmetry

The Search for Beauty in Modern Physics

Anthony Zee, Roger Penrose

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English

Princeton University Pres
02 January 2017

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Physics

Series: Princeton Science Library

The concept of symmetry has widespread manifestations and many diverse applications--from architecture to mathematics to science. Yet, as twentieth-century physics has revealed, symmetry has a special, central role in nature, one that is occasionally and enigmatically violated. Fearful Symmetry brings the incredible discoveries of the juxtaposition of symmetry and asymmetry in contemporary physics within everyone's grasp. A. Zee, a distinguished physicist and skillful expositor, tells the exciting story of how contemporary theoretical physicists are following Einstein in their search for the beauty and simplicity of Nature. Animated by a sense of reverence and whimsy, Fearful Symmetry describes the majestic sweep and accomplishments of twentieth-century physics--one of the greatest chapters in the intellectual history of humankind.

By: Anthony Zee
Foreword by: Roger Penrose
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780691173269
ISBN 10: 0691173265
Series: Princeton Science Library
Publication Date: 02 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Fearful Symmetry: The Search for Beauty in Modern Physics

Zee's exposition of the intuitive use by modern theoretical physicists of the concept of symmetry ... in order to fathom nature's laws is superb scientific reading. --Publishers Weekly [Zee] demonstrates effortless competence over a wide area of theoretical physics. He also displays great enthusiasm and excitement for his subject, which many readers will find infectious. --James W. McAllister, ISIS