The New Physics

Physics affects the way we live and, ultimately, how life itself functions. This new take on a classic text investigates key frontiers in modern physics. Exploring our universe, from the particles within atoms to the stars making up galaxies, it reveals the vital role invisible mechanisms play in the world around us, and explains new techniques, from nano-engineering and brain research to the latest advances in high-speed data networks and custom-built materials. Written by leading international experts, each of the nineteen chapters will fascinate scientists in all disciplines, as well as anyone wanting to know more about the world of physics. First Edition Hb (1989) 0-521-30420-2 First Edition Pb (1992) 0-521-43831-4 The New Physics : A Synthesis / Paul Davies -- The Renaissance Of General Relativity / Clifford Will -- The Inflationary Universe / Alan Guth And Paul Steinhardt -- The Edge Of Spacetime / Stephen Hawking -- Quantum Gravity / Chris Isham -- The New Astrophysics / Malcolm Longair -- Condensed Matter Physics In Less Than Three Dimensions / David Thouless -- Critical Point Phenomena : Universal Physics At Large Length Scales / Alastair Bruce And David Wallace -- Low Temperature Physics, Superconductivity And Superfluidity / Anthony Leggett -- Quantum Optics / Peter Knight -- Physics Of Far-from-equilibrium Systems And Self-organisation / Gregoire Nicolis -- What Is Chaos, That We Should Be Mindful Of It? / Joseph Ford -- Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics / Abner Shimony -- The Quark Structure Of Matter / Frank Close -- Grand Unified Theories / Howard Georgi -- Effective Quantum Field Theories / Howard Georgi -- Gauge Theories In Particle Physics / John Taylor -- Overview Of Particle Physics / Abdus Salam. Edited By Paul Davies. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. While not exactly new, published 1989, it is written at the transitional node of the "pop" physics world excitment over quantum physics which is all smoke and mirrors - The New Physics is real foundational physics and excellent refresher for understanding the physics of our current environmental issues This acclaimed book is now available as a paperback. Paul Davies, renowned for his ability to communicate advanced topics to the non-specialist, has gathered an exciting collection of reviews by the world's top physicists. Surveys the latest developments in the field of physics, in such areas as quantum theory, low-temperature physics, astrophysics, relativity, and quarks