AMA | May 2023

In *Cosmology's Century*, P. J. E. Peebles provides a personal perspective on the evolution of modern cosmology, tracing its development from Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity to current understandings of the universe. The book explores major advances, wrong turns, and future research directions in cosmology, offering insights into how science progresses through collaborative efforts and rigorous testing.

This book distills complex philosophical concepts into easily digestible summaries, covering a wide range of philosophical thoughts from ancient to contemporary times. It provides a snapshot of influential philosophers and their core contributions, making philosophy accessible to contemporary readers.

In this book, Sean Carroll argues that the crisis in physics since 1927, stemming from the gaps in quantum mechanics, can be resolved by accepting the Many-Worlds theory. He explains that every quantum event results in the creation of multiple worlds, each with different outcomes. Carroll tackles major objections to this theory and provides a lucid explanation of how it reconciles quantum mechanics with Einstein’s theory of relativity. The book challenges conventional notions of reality and offers a new understanding of our place in the universe and the nature of spacetime.

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.

In *Time and Chance*, David Albert delves into the fundamental tension between scientific theories and our everyday experience of time. He provides a systematic account of statistical regularities, the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and the asymmetries in our access to past and future. The book also explores connections between the direction of time and quantum mechanics, making it accessible to both advanced scholars and interested high school students.