The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Brian Greene
In this refreshingly clear book, Brian Greene, a leading string theorist, relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the ultimate theory. String theory, as the author vividly describes, reveals a vision of the universe that is sending shock waves through the world of physics. Thrilling and revolutionary ideas such as new dimensions hidden within the fabric of space, black holes transmuting into elementary particles, rips and punctures in the space-time continuum, gigantic universes interchangeable with minuscule ones, and a wealth of others are playing a pivotal role as physicists use string theory to grapple with some of the deepest questions of the ages.
Award History
2 wins · 3 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Society Science Book PrizeMajor | 2000 | Winner | Secondary source |
| Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards: Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science | 1999 | Winner | Official source |
| Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionMajor | 2000 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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