A groundbreaking exploration of how the interplay of physics and mathematics has enriched our understanding of the universe - essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp how physicists are attempting, in Stephen Hawking's words, to 'know the mind of God'.

Winner of the 2012 Kelvin Prize Farmelo explores the relationship between maths and physics, drawing on time spent with the cutting-edge mathematicians exploring the fabric of reality, including Freeman Dyson and Michael Atiyah.