Physics in Minutes

From classroom experiments to the cutting-edge theories reshaping our understanding of the Universe, this is physics distilled into 200 accessible, clearly illustrated essays. The scope ranges from black holes to quarks and gluons, giving readers a quick way to grasp a single idea or a broader route through the subject from the ground up. Giles Sparrow studied astronomy at University College London and science communication at Imperial College, and has written and contributed to numerous bestselling astronomy and popular science books, including Cosmos, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe.