(Set) Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality & Particle Physics for Non-Physicists: A Tour of the Microcosmos

Uncover the hidden beauty and intricate details of the particle world with this intriguing two-course set. In Particle Physics for Non-Physicists: A Tour of the Microcosmos, become familiar with the fundamental particles that make up matter, the ways these particles interact, and the field's great discoveries and pioneers. Then, in String Theory: The DNA of Reality, embark on an unforgettable scientific adventure involving the search for the ultimate nature of physical reality.

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