For the love of physics from the end of the rainbow to the edge of time - a journey through the wonders of physics
From the nucleus to deep space -- Measurements, uncertainties, and the stars -- Bodies in motion -- The magic of drinking with a straw -- Over and under--outside and inside--the rainbow -- The harmonies of strings and winds -- The wonders of electricity -- The mysteries of magnetism -- Energy conser...
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| Sprache: | eng |
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February 2012
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| Ausgabe: | First Free Press trade paperback edition |
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | From the nucleus to deep space -- Measurements, uncertainties, and the stars -- Bodies in motion -- The magic of drinking with a straw -- Over and under--outside and inside--the rainbow -- The harmonies of strings and winds -- The wonders of electricity -- The mysteries of magnetism -- Energy conservation--plus ça change . . . -- X-rays from outer space! -- X-ray ballooning, the early days -- Cosmic catastrophes, neutron stars, and black holes -- Celestial ballet -- X-ray bursters! -- Ways of seeing. Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes index |
| Beschreibung: | xvi, 302 Seiten Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 9781451607130 978-1-4516-0713-0 9781439108277 978-1-4391-0827-7 145160713X 1-4516-0713-X 1439108277 1-4391-0827-7 |