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2 Barrett, Ross Physics: The Ultimate Adventure I10296 2016 eBook  
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TitleDon't Be Afraid of Physics : Quantum Mechanics, Relativity and Cosmology for Everyone
Author(s)Barrett, Ross;Delsanto, Pier Paolo
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXVIII, 293 p. 79 illus., 48 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteWith the aid of entertaining short stories, anecdotes, lucid explanations and straight-forward figures, this book challenges the perception that the world of physics is inaccessible to the non-expert. Beginning with Neanderthal man, it traces the evolution of human reason and understanding from paradoxes and optical illusions to gravitational waves, black holes and dark energy. On the way, it provides insights into the mind-boggling advances at the frontiers of physics and cosmology. Unsolved problems and contradictions are highlighted, and contentious issues in modern physics are discussed in a non-dogmatic way in a language comprehensible to the non-scientist. It has something for everyone
ISBN,Price9783030634094
Keyword(s)1. COSMOLOGY 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy 5. Physics???Philosophy 6. QUANTUM PHYSICS 7. SPECIAL RELATIVITY 8. Special relativity (Physics)
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TitlePhysics: The Ultimate Adventure
Author(s)Barrett, Ross;Delsanto, Pier Paolo;Tartaglia, Angelo
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2016.
DescriptionXVI, 218 p. 39 illus., 25 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book explains - in simple terms and with almost no math - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist
ISBN,Price9783319316918
Keyword(s)1. ASTRONOMY 2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology 3. ASTROPHYSICS 4. Classical and Continuum Physics 5. Continuum physics 6. EBOOK 7. EBOOK - SPRINGER 8. Elementary particles (Physics) 9. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory 10. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics 11. PHYSICS 12. Popular Science in Physics 13. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY 14. QUANTUM PHYSICS
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