Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics

by Jim Al-Khalili

Book Overview

A fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes.

Throughout history, scientists have come up with theories and ideas that just don't seem to make sense. These we call paradoxes. The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds. For example, how can a cat be both dead and alive at the same time? Why will Achilles never beat a tortoise in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307986799
• ISBN13: 9780307986795
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"