Warped Passages by Lisa Randall

"Warped Passages" explores the fascinating world of particle physics and the concept of extra dimensions in the universe. The book delves into how our understanding of the universe's structure might be profoundly different from what is perceived with the naked eye, discussing theories that go beyond the observable three dimensions. Through accessible language, the author explains complex theories of how these additional dimensions could influence gravity, cosmic forces, and the fundamental constituents of matter, potentially solving some of the most perplexing puzzles in contemporary physics.

The 10630th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 21

Since this book was first published in 2005, there is a penalty of 49.6%. The age adjusted score is 10.58.

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