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Shaver, Peter |
The Rise of Science |
I08553 |
2018 |
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Narlikar, Jayant V |
The Return of Vaman - A Scientific Novel |
I06517 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 63 |
Fischer, Kurt |
Relativity for Everyone |
I06307 |
2015 |
eBook |
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Amaldi, Ugo |
Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy |
I05831 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| Title | The Rise of Science : From Prehistory to the Far Future |
| Author(s) | Shaver, Peter |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | X, 279 p. 5 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | How did science rise up to so dramatically change our world, and where will it take us in the future? This book gives a unique and broad overview. A brief history reveals the major phases and turning points in the rise of science from the earliest civilizations to the present: How was science ???discovered???? Why did it disappear a few times? When did it become ???modern???? A critical assessment examines how science actually ???happens???: the triumphs, the struggles, the mistakes and the luck. Science today is endlessly fascinating, and this book explores the current exponential growth, curiosity-driven vs. goal-oriented research, big and small science, the support of science, the relation of science to society, philosophy and religion, and the benefits and dangers of science. Finally a glimpse into the future: Will the current pace of science continue? Will we ever go backwards (again)? What remains to be discovered? Can science ever be complete? What can we imagine for the distant future? This book will be of wide interest to the general reader as well as to students and working scientists. This book provides a fresh, unique and insightful coverage of the processes of science, its impact on society and our understanding of the world, based on the author???s experience gained from a lifetime in science. Ron Ekers, FRS, CSIRO Fellow, CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science, Former President of the International Astronomical Union Peter Shaver's comprehensive and lively survey deserves a wide readership. Scientific discoveries are part of our global culture and heritage, and they underpin our lives. It's fascinating to learn how they were made, and how they fit into the grand scheme. This book isn't just for scientists - it's written for all of us. Martin Rees, FRS, Astronomer Royal, Former President of the Royal Society and Former Master of Trinity College, Cambridge This book offers a wonderfully concise and accessible insight into science ??? its history, breadth and future prospects. Peter Shaver gives a feeling for what it actually means to be a practicing scientist. Stephen Simpson, FRS, Academic Director, Charles Perkins Centre, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319918129 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. ENVIRONMENT
5. HEALTH
6. HISTORY
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. MEDICINE
9. NATURE
10. Philosophy and science
11. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
12. PHYSICS
13. Popular Science in Astronomy
14. Popular Science in Medicine and Health
15. Popular Science in Nature and Environment
16. Popular Science in Physics
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| Title | The Return of Vaman - A Scientific Novel |
| Author(s) | Narlikar, Jayant V |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | VII, 142 p. 2 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This collection of science fiction writings by Jayant V. Narlikar offers readers a unique glimpse into the world-famous Indian astrophysicist???s vivid and highly imaginative concepts and stories. ?? The fictional material comprises a witty short story ("The rare idol of Ganesha") that cleverly explores the possible consequences of a mirror-symmetric individual in the context of cricket test match performances, as well as the fast-paced, gripping science fiction thriller "The return of Vaman": when an alien container is unearthed by a crew of scientists, the enormous potential technological applications of its contents bring various criminal elements on the scene ??? but when the real danger becomes apparent it is almost too late to save humanity. ?? Last but not least, the book provides readers with extensive insights into the genesis and scientific background of the fictional material presented in this volume, along with an autobiographical account of the author???s life-long interest in science fiction and his contributions to the genre. ?? About the author: ?? Jayant V. Narlikar is internationally known for his work in cosmology, in particular for championing models alternative to the standard big-bang theory. He was president of the cosmology commission of the International Astronomical Union from 1994 to 1997. He has received several national and international awards and honorary doctorates - he is a Bhatnagar awardee, as well as recipient of the M.P. Birla award, the Prix Janssen of the French Astronomical Society and an Associate of the Royal Astronomical Society of London. He is Fellow of the three Indian national science academies as well as of the Third World Academy of Sciences. Well beyond his scientific research, Prof. Narlikar is widely known as a science communicator through his books, articles, and radio/TV programs and he was honored by the UNESCO in 1996 with the Kalinga Award. He made his debut in science fiction writing in 1974, by winning the top prize in the story writing competition organized by the Marathi Vidnyan Parishad, a non-governmental organization engaged in science popularization. ?? ?? |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319164298 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. ASTROPHYSICS
3. Astrophysics and Astroparticles
4. COMPUTER SCIENCE
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. PHYSICS
8. Popular Computer Science
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
10. Popular Science in Physics
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| Title | Relativity for Everyone : How Space-Time Bends |
| Author(s) | Fischer, Kurt |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XIII, 137 p. 115 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book, now in a revised and updated second edition, explains the theory of special and general relativity in detail without approaching Einstein's life or the historical background. The text is formulated in such a way that the reader will be able to understand the essence intuitively, and new sections have been added on time machines, the twin paradoxes, and tensors. The first part of the book focuses on the essentials of special relativity. It explains the famous equivalence between mass and energy and tells why Einstein was able to use the theory of electrodynamics as a template for his "electrodynamics of moving bodies". General relativity is then addressed, mainly with the help of thought experiments. Reference is made to the previously introduced special relativity and the equivalence principle and, using many figures, it is explained how space-time is bending under gravity. The climax of the book is the Einstein equation of gravity, which describes the way in which matter bends space-time. The reader is shown how to obtain the famous Schwarzschild solution. Moreover, the book presents a numerically correct and yet intuitive explanation of the classic effects such as light bending and the advance of the perihelion. The book concludes by explaining the Friedmann model of the big bang and why the theory of gravity does not fit with quantum theory |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319178912 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
3. COSMOLOGY
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. GRAVITATION
7. PHYSICS
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
9. Popular Science in Physics
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| Title | Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy |
| Author(s) | Amaldi, Ugo |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XVII, 284 p. 145 illus., 28 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Rather than focusing on the contributions of theoretical physicists to the understanding of the subatomic world and of the beginning of the universe - as most popular science books on particle physics do - this book is different in that, firstly, the main focus is on machine inventors and builders and, secondly, particle accelerators are not only described as discovery tools but also for their contributions to tumour diagnosis and therapy. The characters of well-known (e.g. Ernest Lawrence) and mostly unknown actors (e.g. Nicholas Christofilos) are outlined, including many colourful quotations. The overall picture supports the author???s motto: ???Physics is beautiful and useful???. ?? Advance appraisal: ???Accelerators go all the way from the unique and gargantuan Large Hadron Collider to thousands of smaller versions in hospitals and industry. Ugo Amaldi has experience across the range. He has worked at CERN and has for many years been driving the application of accelerators in medicine. This is a must-read introduction to this frontier of modern technology, written beautifully by a world expert.??? Frank Close, Professor of Physics at Oxford University author of "The Infinity Puzzle" ???This book should be read by school teachers and all those interested in the exploration of the microcosm and its relation to cosmology, and in the use of accelerators for medical applications. With a light hand and without formulae the author easily explains complicated matters, spicing up the text with amusing historical anecdotes. His reputation as an outstanding scientist in all the fields treated guarantees high standards.??? Herwig Schopper, former CERN Director General?? author of "LEP - The Lord of the Collider Rings at CERN" ???This book tells the story of modern physics with an unusual emphasis on the machine-builders who made it all possible, and their machines.?? Learning to accelerate?? particles has enabled physicists to probe the subatomic world and gain a deeper understanding of the cosmos.?? It has also brought numerous benefits to medicine, from the primitive X-ray machines of over a century ago to today's developments in hadron therapy for cancer.?? Amaldi tells this story in a most fascinating way.??? Edward Witten, Professor of ??Mathematical Physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton;??Fields Medal (1990) |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319088709 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COSMOLOGY
2. Diagnostic Radiology
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HEALTH
6. MEDICINE
7. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
8. Particle acceleration
9. Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics
10. Particle and Nuclear Physics
11. PHYSICS
12. Popular Science in Medicine and Health
13. Popular Science in Physics
14. Radiology
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