What You Should Know About Physics: A Basic Description of Particles, Forces and Theories

This book provides a high-level non-mathematical description of the main concepts in Physics. The target audience is anyone who is curious and would like to know more about Physics – because Physics is relevant. Its discoveries have profound impact. They become the technologies that improve our lives and that drive innovation and business. This book summarizes what everyone should know about Physics. It describes the most important particles and how they work. It describes the 4 fundamental forces in nature that most people aren’t aware of, although they affect how everything around us works. The major theories are described: Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Cosmology, and a Theory of Everything. Many examples of inventions are included. Overall, the objective of this book is to provide a succinct overview of Physics that is understandable and intellectually satisfying.