Cover a little creased and marked. Clean and fresh internally. In good shape overall. xii, 248 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science & Technology; Physics -- Quantum Theory; String models; ISBN: 1482242478. ISBN/EAN: 9781482242478. Add. Inventory No: 241002GA2202.

Seller Inventory # 241002GA2202

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Why String Theory?

Publisher

CRC Press, Boca Raton

Publication Date

2016

Language

English

ISBN 10

1482242478

ISBN 13

9781482242478

Binding

Softcover

Condition

Good

Seller catalogs

Science & Technology

About this title

Synopsis

Physics World's 'Book of the Year' for 2016

An Entertaining and Enlightening Guide to the Who, What, and Why of String Theory, now also available in an updated reflowable electronic format compatible with mobile devices and e-readers.

During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental confirmation?

Why String Theory? provides the answer, offering a highly readable and accessible panorama of the who, what, and why of this large aspect of modern theoretical physics. The author, a theoretical physics professor at the University of Oxford and a leading string theorist, explains what string theory is and where it originated. He describes how string theory fits into physics and why so many physicists and mathematicians find it appealing when working on topics from M-theory to monsters and from cosmology to superconductors.

About the Author

Joseph Conlon is a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Oxford and a fellow and tutor in physics at New College. He has been a recipient of the student-nominated Outstanding Tutor award across physical and life sciences for his undergraduate teaching. He is a world-leading researcher on string theory and the author of over 50 scientific papers. He has also given over 100 seminar and conference talks worldwide. His research mainly focuses on phenomenological applications of string theory to particle physics and cosmology. Visit WhyStringTheory.com for more details about his work.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

I'm an online bookseller based in Oxford, UK, with a varied stock, and a particular interest in scholarly non-fiction.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Barnaby
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Prompt payment is required (3-5 business days). Will accept returns if initiated up to 30 days after estimated delivery date. For deliveries outside the UK, the buyer is reponsible for any import duties, charges and taxes unless otherwise stated. Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Barnaby Price
211 Iffley Road
Oxford OX4 1EN.
Phone: 07771 713203
Email: barney@barnabybooks.co.uk

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	20 to 39 business days	6 to 20 business days
First item	US$ 40.39	US$ 47.13

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.