The Jazz of Physics

The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe

By: Stephon Alexander

Science

more than fifty years ago, john coltrane drew the twelve musical notes in a circle and connected them by straight lines, forming a five-pointed star. inspired by einstein, coltrane put physics and geometry at the core of his music. physicist and jazz musician stephon alexander follows suit, using jazz to answer physics' most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. following...