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Researcher in quantum gravity and author of books explaining fundamental physics.
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The Order of Time
by Carlo Rovelli · 2018
An exploration of time through relativity, thermodynamics, and quantum physics, translated from the original Italian.
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Jim Al-Khalili
Theoretical nuclear physicist; University of Surrey
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Documented citation: Selected by Jim Al-Khalili for his five science books to take on holiday.
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The named reading list and fourth book discussion directly identify The Order of Time as his selection. Interview updated 2025-05-17; catalog text is a citation paraphrase.
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