Introduces the superstring theory that attempts to unite general relativity and quantum mechanics

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s leading physicists and author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Elegant Universe, comes “an astonishing ride” through the universe (The New York Times) that makes us look at reality in a completely different way. Space and time form the very fabric of the cosmos. Yet they remain among the most mysterious of concepts. Is space an entity? Why does time have a direction? Could the universe exist without space and time? Can we travel to the past? Greene has set himself a daunting task: to explain non-intuitive, mathematical concepts like String Theory, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and Inflationary Cosmology with analogies drawn from common experience. From Newton’s unchanging realm in which space and time are absolute, to Einstein’s fluid conception of spacetime, to quantum mechanics’ entangled arena where vastly distant objects can instantaneously coordinate their behavior, Greene takes us all, regardless of our scientific backgrounds, on an irresistible and revelatory journey to the new layers of reality that modern physics has discovered lying just beneath the surface of our everyday world.

A futuristic reimaging of the classic Greek myth, as a boy ventures through deep space and challenges the awesome power of black holes. The beauty of the book lies in the images, provided by NASA and the Hubble Space telescope, and printed on board rather than paper.

Discusses recent discoveries in physics and cosmology to explore a range of multiverse proposals, and examines how the knowledge that some aspects of reality may lie beyond human comprehension might affect scientific progress.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose, from the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe. "Few humans share Greene’s mastery of both the latest cosmological science and English prose." —The New York Times Until the End of Time is Brian Greene's breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning in the face of this vast expanse. Greene takes us on a journey from the big bang to the end of time, exploring how lasting structures formed, how life and mind emerged, and how we grapple with our existence through narrative, myth, religion, creative expression, science, the quest for truth, and a deep longing for the eternal. From particles to planets, consciousness to creativity, matter to meaning—Brian Greene allows us all to grasp and appreciate our fleeting but utterly exquisite moment in the cosmos.

Mirror Symmetry has undergone dramatic progress since the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) workshop in 1991, whose proceedings constitute voluem I of this continuing collection. Tremendous insight has been gained on a number of key issues. This volume surveys these results. Some of the contributions in this work have appeared elsewhere, while others were written specifically for this collection. The areas covered are organized into 4 sections, and each presents papers by both physicists and mathematicians. This volume collects the most important developments that have taken place in mathematical physics since 1991. It is an essential reference tool for both mathematics and physics libraries and for students of physics and mathematics. Titles in this series are co-published, between the American Mathematical Society and International Press, Cambridge, MA, USA.

"The past year has witnessed truly remarkable developments in our understanding of string theory. Fields, Strings and Duality - TASI 96 is an invaluable collection of review papers on the subject, contributed by the most prominent researchers in the field. This volume is a scientific treasure for graduate students, researchers and all others who are interested in the progress of theoretical physics."--Publisher's website

«Na amplitude temporal, tudo o que vive, morrerá.» Até ao Fim dos Tempos é a nova e arrebatadora exploração que Brian Greene faz do cosmos e da nossa busca para o tentar compreender. Somos levados numa viagem pelo tempo, do que pensamos ser o princípio do universo até ao mais próximo que a ciência se consegue aproximar do que será o fim. Exploramos como a vida emergiu do caos inicial e como as nossas mentes, ao ganharem consciência da sua própria temporalidade, procuraram formas de dar sentido à experiência através da história, do mito, da religião, da expressão criativa ou da ciência. Através de uma série de histórias encadeadas que explicam camadas distintas mas interligadas da realidade, Greene apresenta-nos uma noção mais clara de como chegámos até aqui, uma imagem precisa de onde estamos atualmente e uma compreensão sólida de para onde nos dirigimos. Das partículas aos planetas, da consciência à criatividade, da matéria ao significado, Brian Greene permite-nos compreender e apreciar o nosso fugaz mas absolutamente fascinante momento no cosmos. Esta é uma perspetiva completamente nova do nosso lugar no Universo e do que significa ser humano.

Ein neuer Blick auf den Anfang und das Ende unseres Universums Der weltbekannte Physiker Brian Greene schreibt die Geschichte des Universums, vom Urknall bis zu seinem Ende. Und die Geschichte des Menschen in diesem Universum. Er zeigt, wie sich in einem fast unendlichen Meer von Chaos und Unordnung Leben und Bewusstsein entwickeln konnten. Es ist eine Reise zu wandernden Planeten und wirbelnden Galaxien – und zugleich eine wunderbare Erzählung über das Streben des Menschen nach Sinn im Angesicht der Vergänglichkeit.