Physics, one of the oldest scientific disciplines, provides a fundamental pathway for humans seeking to understand the secret workings of our world. From the beginning of the universe to quantum immortality, we have been pushing the boundaries of our own knowledge and perspectives for hundreds of years. In this updated edition of the widely popular The Physics Book, bestselling polymath Clifford A. Pickover covers crucial developments throughout the history of physics. In more than 250 chronological entries, he shares an extensive yet approachable exploration of the subject, presenting entertaining details and thought-provoking explanations. The concepts explained here include dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, time travel, and Maxwell's demon. Pickover also elucidates some of the most recent break-throughs-the discovery of the Higgs boson particle; the first actual detection of gravitational waves, a hundred years after Einstein's prediction; the first image of a black hole ever taken; and more. Each entry is presented in a richly illustrated spread, ideal for enhancing your appreciation of amazing achievements throughout the evolution of physics.