The author chronicles the search for . . . a theory to explain all natural fields and their interaction with particles. . . . Lives and contributions of physicists and cosmologists, starting with the pioneers of scientific cosmology in the 19th century, are described. Topics range from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of magnetic fields to Hawking's work on black hole physics. A concluding chapter looks at the current state of unified field theory. (Sci Books Films)
About the AuthorBarry Parker, Ph.D, is an award-winning science writer and the author of eleven highly acclaimed books in popular science, including Alien Life, Cosmic Time Travel, Einstein's Dream, and Einstein's Brainchild.
Book InformationISBN 9780738205755
Author Barry ParkerFormat Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Perseus BooksPublisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Weight(grams) 358g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 142mm * 17mm