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The Hole in the Universe: How Scientists Peered over the Edge of Emptiness and Found Everything. (Science News Books).


K.C. Cole. This is the Seinfeld
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 of science books--a book about nothing. Cole explores the theories of physics and mathematics that define vacuums, black holes, and other empty spaces. Her endeavor takes her to the far reaches of the universe, where she examines string theory. In the 11th dimension, Cole informs us, there are an unlimited number of vacuums. Her scope extends from the deepest realms of particle physics particle physics
 or high-energy physics

Study of the fundamental subatomic particles, including both matter (and antimatter) and the carrier particles of the fundamental interactions as described by quantum field theory.
 to the grandest scale of cosmology--in both places, nothing is really something. Nothing, she writes, is the backdrop Backdrop may refer to:
  • Theatrical scenery
  • Filming location
  • A pro wrestling move that's also called a belly to back suplex.
  • The Back Drop Club, website with BDSM resources, including BDSM related .
 for all things and defines the universe overall. Harcourt Harcourt may refer to:

People with the surname Harcourt:
  • Harcourt (surname)
In places:
  • Harcourt, France, a commune of France
  • Thury-Harcourt, a commune of France
  • Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
, 2001, 274 p., b&w illus., hardcover, $24.00.
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Date:Apr 14, 2001
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