Publisher's Synopsis
The Restless Universe' presents a fascinating overview of the 'big ideas' that have shaped the world of physics from the time of Copernicus to the present day. Main developments covered include the mechanical universe, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and the concept of fields, relativity and quantum mechanics. As well as theories of scientific discovery, the book features rare biographical insights into the lives of leading physicists and the impact their ideas have on how we live.
