Können wir die Welt verstehen?

Finally understandable: Physics for everyone – for physicists and non-physicists alike! Astrophysicist Josef M. Gassner and experimental physicist Jörn Müller explain all the highlights of physics in their foundational work. By introducing the major theories of physics in a clear and illustrative manner, they bridge the gap between popular science and specialized publications. Reading this book is like a mountain hike, climbing from the foothills of classical mechanics and special relativity to the first viewpoints of general relativity and quantum mechanics. From the main ridge of quantum field theories, including the Standard Model and the Higgs mechanism, the journey continues up to gauge theory, quantum loop theory, supersymmetry, and string theories. Josef M. Gassner and Jörn Müller passionately pursue their mission to explain complex relationships as clearly as possible. Their enthusiasm for the beauty and clarity of physics is so infectious that it dispels any fear of the grand theories and models. With a foreword by Harald Lesch.