Das elegante Universum

A worldwide bestseller and classic of modern physics. In this international bestseller and classic of modern physics, Brian Greene takes us on a fascinating journey to the limits of our understanding of time, space, and matter. As an insider, he introduces us to one of the most ambitious theories ever developed: string theory, which posits that all matter is made up of vibrating superstrings. This theory aims to summarize all fundamental physical laws of our universe in a kind of "theory of everything," thereby solving a dilemma that not only Einstein struggled with: unifying general relativity with quantum mechanics into a coherent theory of quantum gravity. In his compendium of our physical knowledge, Greene succeeds in making even the most abstract hypotheses of modern physics accessible to a broad audience.

Features: includes numerous black-and-white illustrations.