The Problems of Physics, Reconsidered is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Physics Nobel Laureate Tony Leggett. The basis of this conversation is Tony Leggett’s book The Problems of Physics and further explores the insightful plain-speaking itemization that he developed of the physics landscape according to four basic categories—the very small (particle physics), the very large (cosmology), the very complex (condensed matter physics) and the very unclear (foundations of quantum theory)—while providing a thoughtful follow-up analysis from a contemporary perspective to assess how much progress we’ve made and which mysteries remain or have come on the scene since the book was published.
“Howard has been able to get people who are top experts in their fields talking in a relaxed and informal way about a remarkable range of interesting and topical subjects, but is not the sort of thing usually put in print in more formal settings. This is exactly what students really need to hear!” – Tony Leggett
An enhanced book of this conversation has been developed which includes a detailed essay and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. The book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
The Problems of Physics, Reconsidered is also part of the 5-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Physics, Volume 1, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Tony Leggett is also featured in 9 short documentaries together with a large number of other leading physicists.
