Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2021-10-28
Books mentioned on Dark Matter, Spacetime's Expansion, & String Theory with Neil deGrasse Tyson - Cosmic Queries
Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended The elegant universe by Brian Greene, One, Two, Three-- Infinity by George Gamow, and Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland by George Gamow.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The elegant universe
The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene is a bestselling exploration of string theory, quantum mechanics, and the quest for the ultimate physical theory of reality.
Recommended“well so a great book on this which was a big bestseller was from my friend and colleague brian greene he wrote a book called the elegant universe”
Where to get it
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One, Two, Three-- Infinity
One, Two, Three-- Infinity by George Gamow is a classic popular science book that explores complex scientific concepts, ranging from mathematics and relativity to atomic physics and cosmology, in an engaging and accessible manner for general readers.
Recommended“i one of my favorite books ever was written by him it's called one two three infinity still on my shelf read it in middle school”
Where to get it
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Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland
Mr.
Recommended“but he wrote a series of books called mr tompkins the mr tompkins series and this is he mr tompkins uh i think that the root name of the series is mr tompkins in wonderland”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Cosmic Queries
“our recent book on star talk cosmic queries there's a whole section on the formation of star systems and this migratory process so so i invite you to to check out that book it's a fun book and it's published by national geographic”
Plugged Letters from an Astrophysicist
“i one of my books letters from an astrophysicist was being translated into portuguese in brazil”