Physics Books:
Somehow or another, I have managed never to read Feynman's famous book on Quantum Electro-Dynamics. It always seemed a little too much like work, but having found myself in the position of writing a pop-science book about quantum physics that...
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Posted on January 18, 2008 11:17 AM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Robert Oerter writes not to bury the Standard Model, but to praise it.
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Posted on August 7, 2007 10:46 AM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A long overdue book review.
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Posted on July 5, 2007 8:50 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A compilation of two of Gamow's famous pop-physics books, about a bank clerk who dreams his way into worlds where the odder aspects of modern physics are readily apparent.
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Posted on June 28, 2007 8:31 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
One of my colleagues raves about David Lindley's Where Does the Weirdness Go? as a basic introduction to odd quantum effects, but somehow, I've never managed to get around to reading any of his books until now. I recently had...
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Posted on June 19, 2007 9:21 AM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Hoeppe manages to intelligently discuss a remarkable range of human activities using the color of the sky as an entry point, and it's a good read from start to finish. If you enjoy the category of Smart People Books, this is worth a look.
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Posted on May 30, 2007 10:47 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The winner of the contest is the person who picked the best number, and the best number is...
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Posted on April 9, 2007 10:56 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Announcing The Official Uncertain Principles Cosmic Jackpot Giveaway Contest. Pick a number, and you might win a copy of Paul Davies's new book...
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Posted on April 4, 2007 9:10 PM • 125 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
What's your least favorite textbook of all time?
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Posted on January 23, 2007 10:23 AM • 55 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Trying to review this book gives me some sympathy for Richard Dawkins. It's very hard to write responsibly about a topic you just can't take seriously.
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Posted on January 8, 2007 11:49 AM • 15 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
If you read only one string theory backlash book this year, this should be the one.
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Posted on October 10, 2006 11:27 AM • 18 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
And the winner is...
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Posted on September 30, 2006 9:58 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Through some quirk of the publishing industry, I find myself with two free copies of Lee Smolin's The Trouble With Physics, one from my Corporate Masters at Seed, and the other direct from the publisher. This seems a little excessive,...
Posted on September 22, 2006 11:03 AM • 21 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
You've read the blog, now try the book.
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Posted on September 12, 2006 12:14 PM • 16 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I'm happy to report that this book does not add to the tally of stupid things written about quantum mechanics and consciouness.
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Posted on August 9, 2006 12:27 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
"Prof. Orzel gives the impression of an everyday guy who just happens to have a vast but hidden knowledge of physics." (anonymous student evaluation comment)
