{"product_id":"the-force-of-symmetry-paperback-9780521455916","title":"The Force of Symmetry (Paperback) 9780521455916","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Force of Symmetry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn elementary introduction to the interplay between quantum mechanics, relativity, and symmetry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVincent Icke (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521455916, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 2 February 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e364 pages, 184 b\/w illus.  2 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 17.4 x 2.3 cm, 0.65 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… refreshingly different from any roughly comparable one that I know.' Ian Aitchinson Physics World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Force of Symmetry gives an elementary introduction to the spectacular interplay between the three great themes of contemporary physics: quantum behaviour; relativity; and symmetry. In clear, non-technical language, though without oversimplification, it explores many fascinating aspects of modern physics, discussing the nature and interaction of force and matter. All these themes are drawn together, towards the end of the book, to describe the most successful physics theory in history, the 'standard model' of subatomic particles. The lively and non-technical approach of this book will make it suitable for first-year undergraduates in the physical sciences and mathematics, or even to those just about to embark on such courses. It will also be a valuable accompaniment to more advanced texts on quantum mechanics and particle physics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. A matter of force\u003cbr\u003e 2. Stalking the wild rainbow\u003cbr\u003e 3. Light\u003cbr\u003e 4. Maybe I'm Heisenberg\u003cbr\u003e 5. Catch a falling quantum\u003cbr\u003e 6. Quantum beanbags\u003cbr\u003e 7. Symmetries\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantum relativity: nothing is relative\u003cbr\u003e 9. Life, the Universe and everything\u003cbr\u003e 10. The physics of a tablecloth\u003cbr\u003e 11. Colour me red, green and blue\u003cbr\u003e 12. Smashing symmetry\u003cbr\u003e 13. How much is infinity minus infinity?\u003cbr\u003e 14. Excelsior! The ascent to SU(?)\u003cbr\u003e 15. A modest reading proposal.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002067177752,"sku":"9780521455916","price":46.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521455916i_d27154d9-6629-47f8-88f7-8616d4bfd5cd.jpg?v=1691382312","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-force-of-symmetry-paperback-9780521455916","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}