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Lippincott, Kristen |
Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: I. An Exploration of Their Cultural Significance |
I13143 |
2024 |
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Dekker, Elly |
Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: II. An Examination of Their Scientific Content |
I13133 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Strohm, Thomas |
Special Relativity for the Enthusiast |
I12709 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Ascheron, Claus |
Scientific publishing and presentation |
I12669 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Tschodu, Dimitrij |
How to Study Physics Effectively and Sustainably |
I12481 |
2022 |
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Barth, Daniel E |
Star Mentor: Hands-On Projects and Lessons in Observational Astronomy for Beginners |
I12401 |
2022 |
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Prasanna, A. R |
How to Learn and Practice Science |
I12319 |
2022 |
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Kuhn, Jochen |
Smartphones as Mobile Minilabs in Physics |
I12219 |
2022 |
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Borg Marks, Joan |
Physics Teacher Education |
I12198 |
2022 |
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Jarosievitz, Beata |
Teaching-Learning Contemporary Physics |
I11688 |
2021 |
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| Title | Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: I. An Exploration of Their Cultural Significance : With Editions and Translations of De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse |
| Author(s) | Lippincott, Kristen |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. |
| Description | XIII, 292 p. 48 illus., 1 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents the first interdisciplinary study of Alessandro Piccolomini???s two early astronomical works ??? De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse. First published in Venice in 1540, the two treatises are amongst the earliest scientific texts written in the vernacular (Italian) and were specifically composed to make astronomical principles and practices available to a lay reader. The book includes modern editions of the original Italian texts and an English translation of both treatises (all appended as Electronic Supplementary Material to the online edition), while also examining the contents of each treatise in depth. It explores the way in which Piccolomini addresses the theoretical underpinnings of the science of astronomy in his De la Sfera del Mondo by providing a version of Sacrobosco???s De sphaera, which he has expanded and updated to include the views of more recent natural philosophers and astronomers. The book also presents an extended study of De le Stelle Fisse and the unique method that Piccolomini devised for observing the stars, as well as explanatory notes on the sources behind his explanations of the mythographic sources of each constellation. In addition to this, the book presents a detailed examination of the cultural context in which Piccolomini wrote his treatises, focussing on such issues as how astronomy was taught in Italian universities in the 16th-century; the on-going debates on the viability of Italian as language as a means for discussing scientific ideas; and how Piccolomini navigated through the competitive and complicated world of book production in 16th-century Venice. Given that Piccolomini originally dedicated both treatises to his female friend, the Sienese aristocrat Laudomia Forteguerri, there is also a discussion of the mysteries behind their personal relationship; of the dynamics of Sienese society at the time; and, in particular, the role that the Sienese Accademia degli Intronati played in Piccolomini???s own intellectual development and the composition of his astronomical treatises. This book is a companion volume to Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: II. An Examination of Their Scientific Content by Elly Dekker in the same series |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031567865 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. History of Physics and Astronomy
6. PHYSICS
7. SCIENCE
8. SCIENCE EDUCATION
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| Title | Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: II. An Examination of Their Scientific Content |
| Author(s) | Dekker, Elly |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. |
| Description | XIII, 261 p. 147 illus., 6 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents the first detailed scientific examination of Alessandro Piccolomini???s two early astronomical works ??? De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse. First published in Venice in 1540, the two treatises are amongst the earliest scientific texts written in the vernacular (Italian) and were specifically composed to make astronomical principles and practices available to a lay reader. Whereas De la Sfera del Mondo is essentially an updated adaptation of the theoretical astronomical material contained in Sacrobosco???s De Sphaera, this book examines his views on a number of key topics ??? such as precession, the motion of the solar apogee and the size and distance of the planets from Earth. The author also presents a radical reassessment of De le Stelle Fisse, focusing on the innovative methods Piccolomini employed to create a viewer-centric approach for identifying the stars. As such, Piccolomini???s guide to the heavens should be seen as a distant forerunner of the successful genre of elementary handbooks that were developed in the late 18th century, and which remain popular with amateur stargazers even in the 21st century. The book also addresses how Piccolomini???s treatises were used by contemporary astronomers by examining the manuscript notes that were left in various surviving copies of his books. It provides a convincing explanation of the unique directional notation on his stellar maps and assesses the relative accuracy of his stellar co-ordinates against contemporary and modern ephemerides and pictorial sources. It also argues that Piccolomini probably designed his distinctive series of maps of the constellations and the related Tables by using a celestial globe to compile his astronomical data. Finally, the author examines the series of refinements and corrections in the successive editions of Piccolomini???s two treatises, thereby showing the extent to which his two early astronomical treatises remained an on-going enterprise for over 60 years. This book is a companion volume to Alessandro Piccolomini???s Early Astronomical Works: I. An Exploration of Their Cultural Significance by Kristen Lippincott in the same series. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031563300 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. History of Physics and Astronomy
6. PHYSICS
7. SCIENCE
8. SCIENCE EDUCATION
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| Title | Special Relativity for the Enthusiast |
| Author(s) | Strohm, Thomas |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2023. |
| Description | XVI, 344 p. 149 illus., 137 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This textbook introduces special relativity with a focus on a profound understanding of the physics behind the theory. The main part of the book is targeted to undergraduates, for physics education, for undergraduate students in natural sciences in general, and even to interested laypersons. To serve these target groups, the book uses only basic mathematics and, in contrast to many other introductions to special relativity, the book is based on a pedagogical approach that relies on geometry and space-time diagrams to make the surprising predictions of the theory particularly clear. Special relativity is a geometric theory, and space-time diagrams are an efficient and easily understandable way to comprehend its implications. The textbook, however, is also suitable for advanced students and enthusiasts that already learned the basics of the special theory of relativity and want to know more. Special digression sections provide plenty of interesting material. Carefully selected problems with solutions and in-depth explanations for all key experiments help deepen the knowledge |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031219245 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Applications of Mathematics
2. Classical and Quantum Gravity
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. GRAVITATION
5. MATHEMATICS
6. SCIENCE
7. SCIENCE EDUCATION
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| Title | Scientific publishing and presentation : A practical guide with advice on doctoral studies and career planning |
| Author(s) | Ascheron, Claus |
| Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2023. |
| Description | XII, 157 p. 24 illus., 5 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The aim of this book is to help young scientists improve their oral and written communication skills and thus better sell their own results. This book is not a scientific textbook. It addresses the often forgotten question of how to present one's scientific results effectively and convincingly in talks and publications. In addition, this book provides background knowledge on the process of scientific publishing and scientific customs. The recommendations help to develop a good and effective work and communication style that will benefit you throughout your life and bring satisfaction in your work. Furthermore, concrete advice is given on how to write and successfully defend a dissertation and how to take the first steps in career planning. The author Claus Ascheron studied physics at the University of Leipzig. He received his diploma in 1976 and his doctorate in 1980, for which he was awarded the Gustav Hertz Prize of the Physical Society. In 1986 he habilitated. Until 1992 he taught physics at the University of Leipzig. In 1993 he was a visiting professor at the Australian National University in Canberra. This was followed by a two-year Full Professorship at Kyoto University, Japan. From 1995 to 2018, he was the editor responsible for a major part of the physics book program of Springer-Verlag in Heidelberg. He has been invited by numerous international universities and research institutions to teach soft-skill courses on the topics covered in this book. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation |
| ISBN,Price | 9783662664049 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. PHYSICS
4. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
5. SCIENCE
6. SCIENCE EDUCATION
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| Title | How to Study Physics Effectively and Sustainably : Tips and Tricks for First-Year Students |
| Author(s) | Tschodu, Dimitrij |
| Publication | Wiesbaden, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2022. |
| Description | X, 74 p. 11 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The present essential contains a number of tips for the successful completion of physics studies. What makes it special is the inspiring style of the author, who studied physics himself and knows what he is talking about. Whether it's keeping lecture notes, working on exercise problems or effectively preparing for exams - this book motivates physics students even in difficult phases of their studies and encourages potential first-year students to dare to study natural sciences. This Springer essential is a translation of the original German 1st edition essentials, Wie man effektiv und nachhaltig Physik studiert by Dimitrij Tschodu, published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2018. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. The contents Three hours of reading instead of five years of stress How to make your studies easier How you recognize connections and keep them in mind How to prepare for exams effectively The target groups Students of physics and related sciences All those who want to prepare themselves effectively for university The ator Dimitrij Tschodu studied physics and philosophy and is writing his master thesis on machine learning in statistical physics at the University of Leipzig. He is blogger of the site physiphi.com. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783658328139 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. PHYSICS
5. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
6. SCIENCE EDUCATION
7. Science???Study and teaching
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| Title | Star Mentor: Hands-On Projects and Lessons in Observational Astronomy for Beginners |
| Author(s) | Barth, Daniel E |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XX, 353 p. 160 illus., 107 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This is a hands-on guide for both the budding astronomer in need of a mentor and the seasoned observer who wants to learn how to effectively share their knowledge with newcomers. Through decades of teaching observational astronomy at the high school and college level, Dr. Daniel E. Barth has inspired thousands of beginners, and in this book he shares the many ways that you can learn and teach others, too. The chapters contain a plethora of practical projects in observational astronomy that can be done on your own or with others, delighting any hobbyist with the many wonders of the night sky. The activities are tailored for different skill levels, always starting from the basics and working their way up to more challenging tasks. They can be done outdoors with a telescope or indoors with a few simple materials, depending on the sky conditions and time of year. Make astronomy fun for all with these engaging DIY projects, which include step-by-step instructions for modeling, sketching, observing, recording, and many other interactive exercises. Appropriate for the amateur who wants to teach their passion, the beginner who has their very first telescope, the binocular owner, and even those who do not yet own equipment, Star Mentor is your guide to forming and sharing a lifelong love for astronomy |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030987718 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
2. Astronomy???Observations
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. PLANETARY SCIENCE
6. SCIENCE EDUCATION
7. Science???Study and teaching
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| Title | Smartphones as Mobile Minilabs in Physics : Edited Volume Featuring more than 70 Examples from 10 Years The Physics Teacher-column iPhysicsLabs |
| Author(s) | Kuhn, Jochen;Vogt, Patrik |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XIII, 428 p. 221 illus., 201 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents more than 70 physics experiments from iPhysicsLabs-column of the Journal The Physics Teacher. The articles are aimed at physics lecturers, trainee teachers and teachers who want to take their classes to the next level using digital devices. The experiments can easily be performed and analyzed using smartphones or tablets. The topics span from mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, astrophysics and astronomy to acoustics, electrodynamics and electronics. Authors worldwide have contributed to this series of articles. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of iPhysicsLabs, Jochen Kuhn and Patrik Vogt have collected more than 70 most popular and interesting articles for this book. The authors/editors Prof. Dr. Jochen Kuhn is a university professor and head of the Physics Education Research Group at the TU Kaiserslautern, Germany. His research focuses on learning with multiple representations in multimedia learning environments in physics and process-based analysis methods - such as eye-tracking analyses in learning and problem solving. Dr. Patrik Vogt studied physics and mathematics on a teaching degree at the University of Koblenz-Landau and was a research assistant and secondary school teacher at various schools and universities in Germany until 2019. Since 2019 he is head of the department "Media Education Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Music, Philosophy" at the ILF in Mainz, Germany |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030940447 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Computers and Education
2. Didactics and Teaching Methodology
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. Education???Data processing
6. Mass media and education
7. Media Education
8. SCIENCE EDUCATION
9. Science???Social aspects
10. Science???Study and teaching
11. Societal Outreach of Physics
12. Teachers???Training of
13. TEACHING
14. Teaching and Teacher Education
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| Title | Physics Teacher Education : What Matters? |
| Author(s) | Borg Marks, Joan;Galea, Pauline;Gatt, Suzanne;Sands, David |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | VI, 225 p. 64 illus., 50 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents the most up-to-date research contributions focusing on progress in the field of physics education. It provides researches and results that are based on the most relevant matters in physics teacher education and how these matters can be improved for the satisfaction of both teachers and learners. The work is the by-product of the collaboration between GIREP (the International Research Group on Physics Teaching) and the University of Malta. The contributing authors present close examinations of the following topics: ICT and multimedia in teacher education; experiments and laboratory work in teacher education; the role of quantum mechanics in teaching and learning physics; formal, non-formal and informal aspects of physics education at the primary level; strategies for pre-service physics teacher education at all levels; and in-service teacher professional learning strategies. The editors hope that many different stakeholders within scientific academia will find something of value in this compilation of the current most advanced ideas in physics education |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031061936 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Didactics and Teaching Methodology
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Education in Physics
5. Physics???Study and teaching
6. SCIENCE EDUCATION
7. Science???Study and teaching
8. Teachers???Training of
9. TEACHING
10. Teaching and Teacher Education
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| Title | Teaching-Learning Contemporary Physics : From Research to Practice |
| Author(s) | Jarosievitz, Beata;S??k??sd, Csaba |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | X, 285 p. 91 illus., 81 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents research contributions focussing on the introduction of contemporary physics topics ??? mainly, but not exclusively, quantum physics ??? into high school currciula. Despite the important advances and discoveries in quantum physics and relativity which have revolutionized our views of nature and our everyday lives, the presence of these topics in high school physics education is still lacking. In this book physics education researchers report on the teaching and learning of quantum physics from different perspectives and discuss the design and use of different pedagogical approaches and educational pathways. There is still much debate as to what content is appropriate at high school level as well what pedagogical approaches and strategies should be adopted to support student learning. Currently there is a greater focus on how to teach modern physics at the high school level rather than classical physics. However, teachers still lack experience and availability of appropriate teaching and learning materials to support the coherent integration of Quantum Physics in high school curricula. All of the 19 papers presented in this book discuss innovative approaches for enhancing physics education in schools |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030787202 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Education???Research
4. QUANTUM PHYSICS
5. Research Methods in Education
6. SCIENCE EDUCATION
7. Science???Study and teaching
8. Teachers???Training of
9. Teaching and Teacher Education
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