The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe

Categories: Science & Math

Physicist Roger Penrose sets out to explain the mathematics and physics that describe our universe. He starts with the basics of numbers and geometry and builds up to the frontiers of modern theory. Along the way he covers calculus, complex numbers, relativity, quantum mechanics, cosmology and string theory, offering his own views on their open problems. The book is long and demanding, written for readers willing to work through equations to understand the laws of nature.

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