Physics: The Ultimate Adventure

Download or read book Physics: The Ultimate Adventure written by Ross Barrett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist.