The Jazz of Physics

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The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe

By Stephon Alexander

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In The Jazz of Physics, Stephon Alexander explores the intriguing relationship between music, specifically jazz, and the universe's fundamental mysteries. He draws parallels between Einstein's theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and the improvisational nature of jazz. This journey through science and music demonstrates how the rhythm and structure of one can illuminate and explain the other, offering a unique perspective on the cosmos.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for both music and science, as it blends the complexities of jazz with the intricacies of cosmology and physics. Ideal for those intrigued by the cosmos, it draws fascinating parallels between the improvisational nature of jazz and the structure of the universe, offering a unique and harmonious approach to understanding fundamental scientific concepts.

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A spectacular musical and scientific journey from the Bronx to the cosmic horizon that reveals the astonishing links between jazz, science, Einstein, and Coltrane.

More than fifty years ago, John Coltrane drew the twelve musical notes in a circle and connected them by straight lines, forming a five-pointed star. Inspired by Einstein, Coltrane put physics and geometry at the core of his music.

Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander follows suit, using jazz to answer physics' most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. Following the great minds that first drew the links between music and physics—a list including Pythagoras, Kepler, Newton, Einstein, and Rakim—The Jazz of Physics reveals that the ancient poetic idea of the "Music of the Spheres," taken seriously, clarifies confounding issues in physics.

The Jazz of Physics will fascinate and inspire anyone interested in the mysteries of our universe, music, and life itself.

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The Jazz of Physics by Stephon Alexander offers a fascinating exploration of the connections between music and the cosmos. Reviews highlight its engaging blend of personal anecdotes, physics, and jazz, which provide a unique perspective on understanding the universe. Readers appreciate the accessible writing style and the author's ability to link complex scientific concepts with the improvisational nature of jazz.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465093571

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

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

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Stephon Alexander

About the Author

Stephon Alexander is a professor of theoretical physics at Brown University, an established jazz musician, and an immigrant from Trinidad who grew up in the Bronx. He is the 2020 president of the National Society of Black Physicists and a founding faculty Director of Brown University's Presidential Scholars program, which boosts underrepresented students. In addition to his academic achievements, he was the scientific consultant to Ava DuVernay for the feature film A Wrinkle in Time. His work has been featured by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and many other outlets. He has been a guest on Nova, the "Brian Lehrer Show", and Neil deGrasse Tyson's "StarTalk," among much else. The author of Fear of a Black Universe and The Jazz of Physics, Alexander lives in Providence, Rhode Island.