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This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about 'nothing.' What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space'nothing'exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists have explored the void and the rich discoveries they have made there. Readers will find an enlightening history of the vacuum: how the efforts to make a better vacuum led to the discovery of the electron; the ideas of Newton, Mach, and Einstein on the nature of space and time; the mysterious aether and how Einstein did away with it; and the latest ideas that the vacuum is filled with the Higgs field. The story ranges from the absolute zero of temperature and the seething vacuum of virtual particles and antiparticles that fills space, to the extreme heat and energy of the early universe.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction'? A: 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' explores the concept of nothingness, examining what remains when all matter is removed and whether empty space can exist.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' is Frank Close, an eminent scientist.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' published? A: 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' was published on July 26, 2009.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including ancient ideas, cultural superstitions, the nature of space and time, and modern scientific theories about the vacuum.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' is written for newcomers, providing an accessible overview of complex ideas.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the history of the vacuum, discoveries related to nothingness, and insights from prominent scientists like Newton, Mach, and Einstein.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or diagrams? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or diagrams, as it focuses more on textual explanations of concepts.
- Q: Is 'Nothing: A Very Short Introduction' part of a larger series? A: Yes, this book is part of the Very Short Introductions series, which covers a wide range of interesting topics.