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Breakthrough

Spectacular stories of scientific discovery from the Higgs particle to black holes
By Marcus Chown
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Breakthrough by Marcus Chown explores the fascinating lives and discoveries of deservingly renowned but less celebrated scientific luminaries who have made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe. Chown delves into their biographies and achievements, illuminating the human stories and dedications behind groundbreaking scientific advancements. This book offers insight into how these individuals' work has shaped the modern world, inspiring both curiosity and admiration.
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Breakthrough

The spellbinding stories of the scientists whose eureka! breakthroughs in modern physics reveal science's astonishing predictive power.

The spellbinding stories of the scientists whose eureka! breakthroughs in modern physics reveal science's astonishing predictive power.

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'Marcus Chown rocks!' - Brian May

How does it feel to know something about the universe that no one has ever known before? And why is mathematics so good at revealing nature's secrets?

This is the story of the scientists who, using mathematics, predicted the existence of unknown planets, black holes, invisible force fields, ripples in the fabric of space-time, unsuspected subatomic particles, and even antimatter.

The journey from prediction to proof transports us from seats of learning in Paris and Cambridge to the war-torn Russian front, to bunkers beneath nuclear reactors, observatories in Berlin and California, and huge tunnels under the Swiss-French border. From electromagnetism to Einstein's gravitational waves to Wolfgang Pauli's elusive neutrino, acclaimed science writer Marcus Chown takes us on a breathtaking, mind-altering tour of the major breakthroughs of modern physics and highlights science's central mystery: its astonishing predictive power.

Praise for Marcus Chown:

'What good popular science writing is all about.' - Jim Al-Khalili

'Pretty wonderful.' - Richard Dawkins

'Entertaining and at times mind-boggling.' - The Times

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Breakthrough by Marcus Chown is celebrated for combining complex scientific ideas with human interest by exploring the untold stories behind significant scientific breakthroughs. It is praised for being well-researched and engaging, providing insights into the personal journeys and challenges that led to groundbreaking innovations. Readers appreciate its ability to make science accessible and compelling, making it suitable for both science enthusiasts and general readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571366712

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Marcus Chown Non-Fiction Science & Nature Science & Technology Biographies

About the Author

Marcus Chown is an award-winning science writer and broadcaster. Formerly a radio astronomer at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, his books include Solar System for iPad, which won a Bookseller Award for Digital Innovation. His acclaimed books include What a Wonderful World, Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You, We Need to Talk about Kelvin and The Ascent of Gravity, which was a Sunday Times Science Book of the Year. He lives in London.

www.marcuschown.com
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