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Biggest Ideas in the Universe 2

Book • 2024
In this book, Sean Carroll delves into the world of quantum mechanics, explaining how modern physics describes nature at its most profound level.

Starting with the basics of quantum mechanics, Carroll discusses measurement, entanglement, and how the world is made of fields.

He covers fundamental ideas such as spin, symmetry, Feynman diagrams, and the Higgs mechanism, providing a clear and accessible explanation of complex theories.

The book is part of Carroll's series 'The Biggest Ideas in the Universe', aimed at making advanced physics concepts understandable for a broad audience.

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Lex Fridman
as the first book in Sean Carroll's series on general relativity.
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#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens
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Lex Fridman
as Sean Carroll's most recent book series.
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#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens
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Sean Carroll
to provide insight into quantitative aspects of modern physics.
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303 | AMA | February 2025
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Sean Carroll
while discussing his book on the biggest ideas in science.
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AMA | April 2025
Referenced when describing the formulation of the energy momentum tensor.
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AMA | July 2025
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Sean Carroll
as a book where he attempts to reach a broad audience with equations and ideas in physics.
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268 | Matt Strassler on Relativity, Fields, and the Language of Reality
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Sean Carroll
when discussing the crisis in physics and the lack of new discoveries.
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245 | Solo: The Crisis in Physics
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Sean Carroll
as one of his books.
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AMA | May 2024
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Sean Carroll
as one of his books.
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AMA | May 2024
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Sean Carroll
as the new book arriving on September 20th, 2022.
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211 | Solo: Secrets of Einstein's Equation
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Sean M. Carroll
as his own books used as textbooks for a physics course.
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AMA | August 2024
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Sean Carroll
as part of a series of books explaining complex physics concepts.
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AMA | May 2023
Mentioned by Chris Murray as the first book in a series.
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AMA | December 2023
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Sean Carroll
when discussing his own books that contain less philosophy.
AMA | July 2023
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Sean Carroll
when discussing the use of effective field theories in understanding quantum gravity.
AMA | July 2023
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Sean Carroll
when answering a question about parallel transport.
AMA | April 2024
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Sean Carroll
as a book on classical mechanics and relativity.
AMA | November 2023
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as a book he is currently writing, explaining quantum field theory.
AMA | March 2023
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Sean M. Carroll
as his recently published book.
216 | John Allen Paulos on Numbers, Narratives, and Numeracy
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Sean M. Carroll
as his recently released book.
AMA | October 2022

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