Sean Carroll
Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy
Sean Carroll is the Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. A renowned theoretical physicist, he explores the foundations of quantum mechanics, cosmology, and the philosophy of science. He is the author of several best…
7 books authored
From Eternity to Here
The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time
Sean Carroll investigates the fundamental nature of time and the reason for its unidirectional flow, known as the arrow of time. He links the second law of thermodynamics and entropy to cosmological conditions before the Big Bang. The book explores the possibility of a multiverse where different universes experience time differently.
The Particle at the End of the Universe
How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World
An exploration of the scientific quest to discover the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider. The book explains the fundamental importance of the particle in providing mass to others and chronicles the massive international effort at CERN.
The Big Picture
On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll explores how the laws of physics and the principles of naturalism provide a framework for understanding the universe. He examines the emergence of complexity, life, and consciousness, proposing a philosophy of 'poetic naturalism' to reconcile scientific reality with human meaning and purpose.
Something Deeply Hidden
Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime
Sean Carroll argues for the Many-Worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, addressing the measurement problem that has divided physicists for decades. The book explores how the wave function describes a reality of branching universes and investigates the emergence of spacetime from quantum entanglement.
Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity
An Introduction to General Relativity
An introductory textbook on general relativity designed for graduate students. It covers the foundations of the theory and mathematical formalism, including differential geometry and Einstein's equations. Key applications discussed include black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology.
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, Vol. 1
An exploration of the fundamental concepts of classical physics and the mathematical framework that defines our reality. The book bridges the gap between popular science and textbooks by explaining the core equations of Newtonian mechanics and Einstein's relativity. It covers essential topics including conservation laws, calculus, and the geometry of curved spacetime.
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Quanta and Fields
Quanta and Fields
Sean Carroll explores the fundamental nature of reality through the lens of quantum field theory. The book bridges the gap between popular science and expert knowledge by detailing the mathematical equations behind concepts like wave functions, symmetry, and the Standard Model.