Svět podle fyziky – Al-Khalili Jim (2022)

What makes a solid substance solid and dark matter dark? Why are subatomic particles colorful? Will we ever find out what lies beyond the visible universe? Jim Al-Khalili masterfully illuminates the deepest insights of modern physics and explains what this fundamental science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality itself. He begins by introducing basic concepts such as space, time, energy, and matter, then describes the three pillars of modern physics – quantum physics, the theory of relativity, and thermodynamics. To fully understand reality, it is essential to connect them. Through amazing examples and clever analogies, he clarifies physics on extreme cosmic and quantum scales, delineates the boundaries beyond which this field becomes speculative, and shows why and how physics forms the basis of our everyday experiences and technologies. In his presentation, physics becomes a tool for relentless human inquiry into the most fundamental principles that would accurately explain the essence of nature and the world around us. The methods of physics are guided by fundamental values such as honesty and doubt. The knowledge we have discovered through physics empowers and humbles us. Nevertheless, with the help of this science, we bravely continue to penetrate the unknown. Physics is simply important for...