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Fearful Symmetry

The Search for Beauty in Modern Physics

By: A. Zee

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Fearful Symmetry

The Search for Beauty in Modern Physics

By: A. Zee

An engaging exploration of beauty in physics, with a foreword by Nobel Prize–winning physicist Roger Penrose 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.

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Princeton University Press

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1400874505

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9781400874507

Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell

Second Edition

By: Anthony Zee

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Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell

Second Edition

By: Anthony Zee

A fully updated edition of the classic text by acclaimed physicist A. Zee Since it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid conceptual foundation for students to build on, making this the most up-to-date and modern textbook on quantum field theory available. This expanded edition features several additional chapters, as well as an entirely new section describing recent developments in quantum field theory such as gravitational waves, the helicity spinor formalism, on-shell gluon scattering, recursion relations for amplitudes with complex momenta, and the hidden connection between Yang-Mills theory and Einstein gravity. Zee also provides added exercises, explanations, and examples, as well as detailed appendices, solutions to selected exercises, and suggestions for further reading. The most accessible and comprehensive introductory textbook available Features a fully revised, updated, and expanded text Covers the latest exciting advances in the field Includes new exercises Offers a one-of-a-kind resource for students and researchers Leading universities that have adopted this book include: Arizona State University Boston University Brandeis University Brown University California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon College of William & Mary Cornell Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University Ohio State University Princeton University Purdue University - Main Campus Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rutgers University - New Brunswick Stanford University University of California - Berkeley University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Michigan University of Montreal University of Notre Dame Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech University

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Princeton University Press

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1400835321

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9781400835324

On Gravity

A Brief Tour of a Weighty Subject

By: Anthony Zee

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On Gravity

A Brief Tour of a Weighty Subject

By: Anthony Zee

A brief introduction to gravity through Einstein’s general theory of relativity Of the four fundamental forces of nature, gravity might be the least understood and yet the one with which we are most intimate. From the months each of us spent suspended in the womb anticipating birth to the moments when we wait for sleep to transport us to other realities, we are always aware of gravity. In On Gravity, physicist A. Zee combines profound depth with incisive accessibility to take us on an original and compelling tour of Einstein's general theory of relativity. Inspired by Einstein's audacious suggestion that spacetime could ripple, Zee begins with the stunning discovery of gravity waves. He goes on to explain how gravity can be understood in comparison to other classical field theories, presents the idea of curved spacetime and the action principle, and explores cutting-edge topics, including black holes and Hawking radiation. Zee travels as far as the theory reaches, leaving us with tantalizing hints of the utterly unknown, from the intransigence of quantum gravity to the mysteries of dark matter and energy. Concise and precise, and infused with Zee's signature warmth and freshness of style, On Gravity opens a unique pathway to comprehending relativity and gaining deep insight into gravity, spacetime, and the workings of the universe.

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Princeton University Press

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0691174385

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9780691174389

Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell

By: A. Zee

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Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell

By: A. Zee

An ideal introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity, a subject of breathtaking beauty and supreme importance in physics. With his trademark blend of wit and incisiveness, A. Zee guides readers from the fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics to the most exciting frontiers of research today, including de Sitter and anti-de Sitter spacetimes, Kaluza-Klein theory, and brane worlds. Unlike other books on Einstein gravity, this book emphasizes the action principle and group theory as guides in constructing physical theories. Zee treats various topics in a spiral style that is easy on beginners, and includes anecdotes from the history of physics that will appeal to students and experts alike. He takes a friendly approach to the required mathematics, yet does not shy away from more advanced mathematical topics such as differential forms. The extensive discussion of black holes includes rotating and extremal black holes and Hawking radiation. The ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell also provides an essential resource for professional physicists and is accessible to anyone familiar with classical mechanics and electromagnetism. It features numerous exercises as well as detailed appendices covering a multitude of topics not readily found elsewhere. Provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity Guides readers from Newtonian mechanics to the frontiers of modern research Emphasizes symmetry and the Einstein-Hilbert action Covers topics not found in standard textbooks on Einstein gravity Includes interesting historical asides Features numerous exercises and detailed appendices Ideal for students, physicists, and scientifically minded lay readers Solutions manual (available only to teachers)

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Princeton University Press

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069114558X

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9780691145587

Einstein's Universe

Gravity at Work and Play

By: A. Zee

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Einstein's Universe

Gravity at Work and Play

By: A. Zee

In a book filled with anecdotes and disarming stories, Zee discusses phenomena ranging from the emergence of galaxies to the curvature of space-time, evidence for the existence of gravity waves, and the shape of the universe at creation and today. 52 halftones & line illustrations.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195142853

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9780195142853

Swallowing Clouds

By: A. Zee

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Swallowing Clouds

By: A. Zee

Originally published: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990.

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University of Washington Press

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0295994207

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9780295994208

Swallowing Clouds : a Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine

By: A. Zee

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Swallowing Clouds : a Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine

By: A. Zee

A witty, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Zee draws us into the heady pleasures of Chinese food and presents a banquet of family anecdotes, folklore and alluring tidbits about Chinese culinary history and culture.

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Douglas & McIntyre

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1550549294

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9781550549294

Unity of Forces in the Universe

By: A. Zee

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Unity of Forces in the Universe

By: A. Zee

Vol. 1. I. Introduction -- II. Review of the standard 123 theory -- III. Grand unification -- IV. SO(10) -- V. Exceptional unification -- VI. Reality and complexity of the world -- VII. Proton decay -- VIII. Family problem and orthogonal unification -- IX. Fermion mass hierarchy -- Vol. 2. X.A short course in cosmology -- XI. Genesis of matter -- XII. Introduction to the theory of galaxy formation -- XIII. Neutrinos and galaxies -- XIV. Monopoles and inflation -- XV. Hierarchy, technicolor, supersymmetry, and variations -- XVI. Invisible axions -- XVII. Composite quarks and leptons -- XVIII. Gravity and grand unification

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World Scientific

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9971950146

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9789971950149

An Old Man's Toy

Gravity at Work and Play in Einstein's Universe

By: A. Zee

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An Old Man's Toy

Gravity at Work and Play in Einstein's Universe

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This book is a brilliant gamol through the history of science and a fascinating glimpse of the physics of the future based around Einstein's revolutionary theory of gravity.

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Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

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002040915X

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9780020409151

Book's by A. Zee

Fearful Symmetry

Fearful Symmetry

Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell

Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell

On Gravity

On Gravity

Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell

Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell

Einstein's Universe

Einstein's Universe

Swallowing Clouds

Swallowing Clouds

Swallowing Clouds : a Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine

Swallowing Clouds : a Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine

Unity of Forces in the Universe

Unity of Forces in the Universe

An Old Man's Toy

An Old Man's Toy

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