The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III
The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III
Multiple Universes, Mutual Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a Nuclear Family
De:Byrne, Peter
Contenu
Hugh Everett III's "Many Worlds" theory is now considered a hugely important breakthrough in the history of physics. This book tells the story of the physics establishment's rejection of his theory, his subsequent Pentagon career in nuclear strategy, and his difficult personal life and eventual death from alcoholism.
Informations bibliographiques
décembre 2012, Anglais
Oxford Academic
978-0-19-965924-1