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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.
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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as the first book in Sean Carroll's series on general relativity.


Lex Fridman

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#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens
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as Sean Carroll's most recent book series.


Lex Fridman

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#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens
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to provide insight into quantitative aspects of modern physics.


Sean Carroll

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303 | AMA | February 2025
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while discussing his book on the biggest ideas in science.


Sean Carroll

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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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as a book where he attempts to reach a broad audience with equations and ideas in physics.


Sean Carroll

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268 | Matt Strassler on Relativity, Fields, and the Language of Reality
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when discussing the crisis in physics and the lack of new discoveries.


Sean Carroll

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245 | Solo: The Crisis in Physics
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as one of his books.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | May 2024
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as one of his books.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | May 2024
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as the new book arriving on September 20th, 2022.


Sean Carroll

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211 | Solo: Secrets of Einstein's Equation
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as his own books used as textbooks for a physics course.


Sean M. Carroll

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AMA | August 2024
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as part of a series of books explaining complex physics concepts.


Sean Carroll

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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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when discussing his own books that contain less philosophy.


Sean Carroll

AMA | July 2023
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when discussing the use of effective field theories in understanding quantum gravity.


Sean Carroll

AMA | July 2023
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when answering a question about parallel transport.


Sean Carroll

AMA | April 2024
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as a book on classical mechanics and relativity.


Sean Carroll

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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as his recently published book.


Sean M. Carroll

216 | John Allen Paulos on Numbers, Narratives, and Numeracy
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as his recently released book.


Sean M. Carroll

AMA | October 2022