The Ambidextrous Universe
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The Ambidextrous Universe is a popular science book by Martin Gardner that explores the physics and mathematics of left-right asymmetry and mirror symmetry in nature.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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popular science book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the concept of mirror symmetry
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explain left-right asymmetry to non-specialists ⓘ illustrate how asymmetry appears in nature ⓘ show the role of symmetry in physical laws ⓘ |
| author | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| explores |
asymmetry in biological organisms
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asymmetry in chemistry ⓘ asymmetry in everyday objects ⓘ asymmetry in fundamental particles ⓘ discovery of parity violation ⓘ history of parity conservation ⓘ philosophical implications of parity ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasCreator | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
| hasNotableTopic |
biological handedness
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chiral molecules ⓘ group theory in symmetry ⓘ left-handed and right-handed coordinate systems ⓘ mirror universes as thought experiments ⓘ mirror-reflection puzzles ⓘ symmetry operations ⓘ weak nuclear interaction and parity ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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students of science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
chirality
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handedness in physical laws ⓘ left-right asymmetry ⓘ mathematics of symmetry ⓘ mirror symmetry ⓘ mirror-image phenomena ⓘ parity in physics ⓘ parity violation ⓘ physics of symmetry ⓘ symmetry in nature ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking everyday experience with abstract symmetry concepts
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popularizing parity violation ⓘ |
| partOf | Martin Gardner bibliography ⓘ |
| uses |
historical anecdotes
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simple mathematical arguments ⓘ thought experiments ⓘ |
| writingStyle |
accessible
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expository ⓘ informal ⓘ |
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