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Turok explores the transformative scientific discovers of the past three centuries, from classical mechanics to the nature of light and the evolution of the cosmos, and shows how they created shifts in the organization of society. He argues that we are on the cusp of another maj…
"The conceptual changes brought by modern physics are important, radical and fascinating, yet they are only vaguely understood by people working outside the field. Exploring the four pillars of modern physics - relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles and cosmology - …
Draws on anecdotes and examples to explore a wide range of topics related to physics and its role in the real world.
Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students.
Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students.
"In 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know author Joanne Baker describes, in a sequence of 50 clear and concise essays, the discovery, significance and functioning of the laws, principles, and theories that govern the workings of our physical universe"--Cover, p. 2.
In 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know author Joanne Baker describes, in a sequence of 50 clear and concise essays, the discovery, significance and functioning of the laws, principles, and theories that govern the workings of our physical universe.
"In 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know author Joanne Baker describes, in a sequence of 50 clear and concise essays, the discovery, significance and functioning of the laws, principles, and theories that govern the workings of our physical universe"--Page 2 of cover.
