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Theoretical physicist and science writer; runs the Backreaction blog and a physics YouTube channel.
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Cracking the Particle Code of the UniverseBook John W. Moffat
In summary, Moffat's new book is a well-done and well-written survey of the history, achievements, and shortcomings of the Standard Model of particle physics.
Backreaction repost of her Physics World review of Moffat's book on the Standard Model.
2015-01-26·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
The Cosmic Cocktail: Three Parts Dark MatterBook Katherine Freese
Freese's book is a valuable, non-technical and yet up-to-date review, especially on the topic of dark matter detection.
Backreaction review of Freese's dark matter book; she notes she received a free review copy.
2014-05-27·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing PhysicsBook Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky
Susskind made his lecture notes into a book and did a great job.
Backreaction review of the first Theoretical Minimum volume, on classical mechanics.
2013-02-23·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Impossibility: The Limits of Science and the Science of LimitsBook John D. Barrow
The book is well written, though not very inspired, and the scientific explanations are well referenced and, for all I can tell, flawless. I'd give four out of five stars if I had stars to give.
Closing verdict of her Backreaction review of Barrow's book on the limits of science.
2011-11-23·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the UniverseBook Clifford V. Johnson
I would recommend this book to everyone who has an interest in the foundations of physics.
Backreaction review of Johnson's graphic-novel physics dialogues.
2018-01-16·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Anomaly! Collider Physics and the Quest for New Phenomena at FermilabBook Tommaso Dorigo
If you're considering to become a particle physicist, I strongly recommend you read this book to find out if you fit the bill.
Backreaction review of Dorigo's insider account of collider physics; she discloses a free review copy.
2017-03-27·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Why Quark Rhymes with Pork: And Other Scientific DiversionsBook N. David Mermin
Why Quark Rhymes With Pork is a book I'd never have bought. But having read it, I think you should read it too.
Backreaction repost of her Physics Today review of Mermin's essay collection.
2016-12-19·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Beyond the Galaxy: How Humanity Looked Beyond Our Milky Way and Discovered the Entire UniverseBook Ethan Siegel
In short, Ethan's book is the missing link between cosmology textbooks and popular science articles.
Backreaction review of Siegel's cosmology book; she discloses a free review copy and that she writes for Siegel monthly.
2015-12-31·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical MinimumBook Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman
If you want to make the step from popular science literature to textbooks and the general scientific literature, then this book series is a must-read.
Backreaction review of the quantum-mechanics volume; she notes at the end that she received a free review copy.
2014-04-12·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Richie Doodles: The Brilliance of a Young Richard FeynmanBook M. J. Mouton
In summary, the illustrations are awesome, the explanations aren't.
Backreaction review of a Feynman picture book, written with her daughters' reactions.
2018-03-06·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
Why String Theory?Book Joseph Conlon
Altogether, Why String Theory? gives the reader a mostly fair and balanced account of string theory
Backreaction review of Conlon's defence of string theory; she discloses a free review copy.
2016-05-30·backreaction.blogspot.com ↗
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