Physics Matters

Author : Vasant Natarajan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813142537
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physics Matters written by Vasant Natarajan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of essays on physics topics. It is written as a textbook for non-physics science and arts students, at the undergraduate level. Topics covered include cellphone radiation, lasers, the twin paradox, and more. Contents:OscillationsThe Myth of Cell Phone RadiationWhat Einstein Meant When He Said "God Does Not Play Dice ..."Einstein as Armchair Detective — The Case of Stimulated RadiationStandards for UnitsThe Twin Paradox in RelativityRobert Dicke and Atomic PhysicsThe 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics — Laser Cooling and TrappingThe 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics — Bose–Einstein CondensationThe 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics — Laser PhysicsThe 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics — Achievements in Optics That Have Changed Modern LifeThe 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics — Manipulation of Single Particles Readership: Non-physics undergraduates in both the sciences and the arts.

Author : James Trefil
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471953913
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physics Matters written by James Trefil and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2006-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From amusement park rides to critical environmental issues such as energy generation-physics affects almost every aspect of our world. In PHYSICS MATTERS, James Trefil and Robert Hazen examine the fundamental physics principles at work behind the many practical applications that fuel our society and individual lives. Their goal is to promote a deeper understanding of how the great ideas of physics connect to form a much larger understanding of the universe in which we live. Highlights Helps readers build a general knowledge of key ideas in physics and their connection to technology and other areas of science. Promotes an appreciation of what science is, how scientific knowledge is developed, and how it differs from other intellectual activities. Examines modern technologies, including GPS, the Internet, and information technologies, as well as medical technologies, such as MRI, PET scans, CAT scans, and radioisotope tracers. Explores key issues facing the world today, such as global warning, nuclear waste, and government funding for research.

Author : Charles Chew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789810164669
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GCE `O' Level Physics Matters written by Charles Chew and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dan Green
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0753466120
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basher Science: Physics written by Dan Green and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of physics.

Author : David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486795519
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book States of Matter written by David L. Goodstein and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, this uniquely comprehensive overview provides a rigorous, integrated treatment of physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. 1975 edition.

Author : Nicola Manini
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319143824
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Physics of Matter written by Nicola Manini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an up-to-date, compact presentation of basic topics in the physics of matter, from atoms to molecules to solids, including elements of statistical mechanics. The adiabatic separation of the motion of electrons and nuclei in matter and its spectroscopic implications are outlined for molecules and recalled regularly in the study of the dynamics of gases and solids. Numerous experiments are described and more than 160 figures give a clear visual impression of the main concepts. Sufficient detail of mathematical derivations is provided to enable students to follow easily. The focus is on present-day understanding and especially on phenomena fitting various independent-particle models. The historical development of this understanding, and phenomena such as magnetism and superconductivity, where interparticle interactions and nonadiabatic effects play a crucial role, are mostly omitted. A final outlook section stimulates the curiosity of the reader to pursue the study of such advanced topics in graduate courses.

Author : Zhou Luwei
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813275111
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction To Soft Matter Physics written by Zhou Luwei and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soft matters differ from hard ones essentially due to former's relatively weak interaction which is comparable to kBTrm (Trm = room temperature) — this results in the major characteristics of soft matters such as 'strong reactions upon weak actions'.Developed over a period of 10 years through soft matter physics lectures for both graduate and undergraduate students in Fudan University, this textbook not only concentrates on the basic interactions inside soft matters through a reductionist approach, but also introduces the exploratory works on the complexity of soft matters in methods of system science.Other important topics in soft matter physics which are included involve static and dynamic electrorheological (ER) effects — an important 'model animal' in the subject, granular media — which explains the thermodynamics of sands and its dynamics, and the Onsager principle of least energy dissipation rate which has been adapted in this textbook to see how it governs the optimal paths of a system's deviation from and restoration to equilibrium.The subject of soft matter physics is still in its infancy, making it highly exciting and attractive. If you like a challenging subject, you will most certainly fall in love with soft matter physics at first read!

Author : Christine McKinley
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101630094
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physics for Rock Stars written by Christine McKinley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the host of the History channel’s Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: the laws of the universe like you’ve never experienced them before. This approachable book explains the world of physics with clarity, humor, and a dash of adventure. Physics for Rock Stars is not a weighty treatise on science, but a personal tour of physics from a quirky friend. Anyone who’s ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts—just an inspiring and comical romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of the organized universe.

Author : Adam Becker
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465096069
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Is Real? written by Adam Becker and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Longlisted for Goodreads Choice Award Every physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, and the result will be a brawl. For a century, most physicists have followed Niels Bohr's solipsistic and poorly reasoned Copenhagen interpretation. Indeed, questioning it has long meant professional ruin, yet some daring physicists, such as John Bell, David Bohm, and Hugh Everett, persisted in seeking the true meaning of quantum mechanics. What Is Real? is the gripping story of this battle of ideas and the courageous scientists who dared to stand up for truth. "An excellent, accessible account." --Wall Street Journal "Splendid. . . . Deeply detailed research, accompanied by charming anecdotes about the scientists." --Washington Post

Author : Vera Rubin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781563962318
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bright Galaxies, Dark Matters written by Vera Rubin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996-11-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1965, Vera Rubin was the first woman permitted to observe at Palomar Observatory. In the intervening years, she has become one of the world's finest and most respected astronomers. This particular collection of essays is compiled from work written over the past 15 years and deals with a variety of subjects in astronomy and astrophysics, specifically galaxies and dark matter. The book also contains biographical sketches of astronomers who have been colleagues and friends, providing a stimulating view of a woman in science. About the Author Since 1965 Vera Rubin has been a staff member at the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Dr. Rubin has authored nearly 200 papers on the structure of our galaxy, motions within other galaxies, and large scale motions in the universe. She has been a distinguished visiting astronomer at the Cerro Tololo Inter American Observatory in Chile; a Chancellor's Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Berkeley; a President's Distinguished Visitor at Vassar College; and a Beatrice Tinsley visiting professor at the University of Texas, Austin.