This book recounts a few ingenious attempts to derive physical theories by reason only, beginning with Descartes' geometric construction of the world, and finishing with recent derivations of quantum mechanics from natural axioms.
Principles of systems science
by Kalton, Michael C., Mobus, George E.
fromUnderstanding complex systems
This pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to systems structure, function, and modeling as applied in all fields of science and engineering. Systems understanding is increasingly recognized as a key to a more holistic education and greater problem solving skills,…
People are used to seeing “fake physics” in science fiction - concepts like faster-than-light travel, antigravity and time travel to name a few. The fiction label ought to be a giveaway, but some SF writers - especially those with a background in professional science - are so ad…
People are used to seeing "fake physics" in science fiction - concepts like faster-than-light travel, antigravity and time travel to name a few. The fiction label ought to be a giveaway, but some SF writers - especially those with a background in professional science - are so ad…
The book covers force and energy, energy and its transfer (including waves, electrical and thermal energy), electromagnetism and radioactivity. It goes on to describe a wide range of the practical applications of physics and concludes with material on our place in the universe.
This textbook is intended for undergraduates who are carrying out laboratory experiments in the physical sciences for the first time. It is a practical guide on how to analyze data and estimate errors. The necessary formulas for performing calculations are given, and the ideas b…
This book is meant for young and mature adults who want to understand the scientific foundations of efficient use of energy, foundations stemming directly from thermodynamics and, less directly, from general principles of physics and chemistry.
The Universe of General Relativity
by Kox, Anne J., Eisenstaedt, Jean
fromEinstein Studies
The Universe of General Relativity
by Eisenstaedt, Jean, Kox, A. J.
fromEinstein Studies
The universe of general relativity
by Kox, Anne J., Eisenstaedt, Jean
fromEinstein Studies
This volume from the Einstein Studies Series is based largely on papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on the History of General Relativity, held in Amsterdam on June 26-29, 2002. These contributions from notable experts offer both new and historical insights on…
