Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions by Lisa Randall Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions
Book Review: A very good read
Summary: 5 Stars
I think its one of few books where string theory is conceptualized very nicely. I also liked the chapters related to GTR and Quantum MechanicsBook Review: Fun to read
Summary: 5 Stars
String theory is a very difficult subject mathematically but Lisa Randall explain the interesting but very abstract concepts in very understandable way. She took time to explain the concept of multi spacial dimensions starting from 1-D, then 2-D, 3-D, 4-D and so on. I especially like the explanation from 2-D to 3-D because I can easily relate it to higher dimensions. But the later chapters do require me to read slowly so I can remember and "understand" each and every concept in order to able to continue reading it (even though it isn't math). Book Review: Schrodinger's Cat plays with Ball of Superstring
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books on cutting edge physics I've ever read. How Dr. Randall found time to get tenure at 3 Universities, Push the boundries of Physics into unforseen areas and write such a wonderful book makes me wonder if she hasn't invented a device to manipulate time.
Her sense of humor and playfullness reminds me a little of Richard Feynman. She goes well beyond making translating Complex Math into day to day English, she makes it fun to read as well. Cheers Doctor.
Book Review: Don't Judge a Book by it's cover
Summary: 3 Stars
Someone has zero artistic taste? Someone is the Harvard
physical science pin up girl? Someone doesn't mention Lee Smolin and Loop quantum gravity or Jaon Magueijo and his Fado light speed theories
of cosmology.
The same someone is a very good writer and covers in dumb downed terms a lot of modern physics theory about how the forces of nature are put together.
For me the book is a major waste of time even for references,
but for a beginner or one not used to the math
it might be worth the cover price. The author sure isn't alone in trying to peddle drivel as popular science.
Book Review: Excitement for Discovery
Summary: 5 Stars
Lisa Randall's excitement for discovery is very contagious in her book Warped Passages. As a layperson in the field of physics, I really appreciated her taking the time to write a book that can help me discover and appreciate the extravagance of the universe, from the very small to the grandest of dimensions. The author also gives a glimpse of what goes on inside the mind of a physist as they formulate models of the workings of our universe. Her unique illustrations were very helpful in trying to understand its complexities, from branes to bosons.
I am a firm believer that the discoveries of science should be communicated back to the general public, that they can in some small way better experience this great universe. I am very impressed that Lisa Randall took the time to do just that. I would highly recommend her book to anyone who seeks a better understanding of the universe in which we live.