Since Einstein, physicists have been pursuing a holy grail - a single theory that would order all the subatomic particles in the universe and unify the forces of nature. Such a theory would answer questions like: How did the universe begin? What is the origin of time? What is matter? What is the ultimate meaning of physical laws?

F. David Peat explains the development and meaning of the theory they came up with - the Superstrings Theory - in a thoroughly readable, dramatic manner accessible to lay readers, even those with no knowledge of maths. The theory states that everything in the universe - matter, forces, even space itself - consists of minuscule strings of ten dimensions, six of which are so tightly curled up that only four are visible to us. The consequences of this theory are nothing less than astonishing.

In 1984, a theory burst upon the scientific world that seemed to completely explain all physical phenomena - it became known as THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

About the Author
F. David Peat is the author of numerous highly accessible science books including ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: HOW MACHINES THINK

Reviews
* 'A better book than A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME' - City Limits



Book Information
ISBN 9780349104874
Author F. David Peat
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Abacus
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 287g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 125mm * 21mm