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Exploring the most profound insights revealed by modern physics, quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC presenter Jim Al-Khalili invites us all to understand what this hugely important science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality itself. Al-Khalili begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of space, time, energy, and matter, and then describes the three pillars of modern physics - quantum theory, relativity, and thermodynamics - demonstrating how all three must come together if we are ever to have a complete understanding of reality. Using excellent examples and thought-provoking analogies, the author covers physics on the extreme cosmic and quantum scales, the speculative frontiers of the field, and the physics that underpins our everyday experiences and technologies, bringing the reader up to speed with the most popular ideas in the natural sciences. Physics is portrayed as man's fearless search for ever more fundamental principles that accurately explain the natural world we see around us, guided by core values such as honesty and doubt. By making even the most arcane scientific ideas accessible, this deeply insightful book explains why physics matters to everyone and encourages everyone to join the fascinating search for truth in the world around us.