Physics: The Ultimate Adventure

Physics: The Ultimate Adventure
Author: Ross Barrett
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-05-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319316915

This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist.

Physics: The Ultimate Adventure

Physics: The Ultimate Adventure
Author: Ross Barrett
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-05-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783319810973

This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist.

Motion Mountain - Vol. 1 - The Adventure of Physics

Motion Mountain - Vol. 1 - The Adventure of Physics
Author: Christoph Schiller
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2013-12-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781494409753

How high can animals jump? What are the fastest thrown balls? How fast can aeroplanes and butterflies fly? What does the sea level tell us about the sun? What are temperature and heat? What is self-organization? This free colour pdf on introductory physics guarantees to be entertaining, surprising and challenging on every page. The text presents the best stories, images, movies and puzzles in mechanics, gravity and thermodynamics - with little mathematics, always starting from observations of everyday life. This first volume also explains conservation laws and the reversibility of motion, explores mirror symmetry, and presents the principle of cosmic laziness: the principle of least action. This popular series has already more than 160 000 readers. If you are between the age of 16 and 106 and want to understand nature, you will enjoy it! To achieve wonder and thrill on every page, the first volume includes the various "colour of the bear" puzzles and the "picture on the wall" puzzle, explains about the many types of water waves, introduces the art of laying rope, tells about the the dangers of aeroplane toilets, explores the jumping height of different animals, presents the surprising motion of moguls on skiing slopes, explains why ultrasound imaging is not safe for a foetus, gives the ideal shape of skateboard half-pipes, estimates the total length of all capillaries in the human body, explains how it is possible to plunge a bare hand into molten lead, includes a film of an oscillating quartz inside a watch, includes the "handcuff puzzle" and the "horse pulling a rubber with a snail on it" puzzle, explains how jet pilots frighten civilians with sonic superbooms produced by fighter planes, presents the most beautiful and precise sundial available today, shows leap-frogging vortex rings, tells the story of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter, mentions the world records for running backwards and the attempts to break the speed sailing record, and tells in detail how to learn from books with as little effort as possible. Enjoy the reading!

The Edge of Physics

The Edge of Physics
Author: Anil Ananthaswamy
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0547394527

The story of modern cosmology told through a tour of the most extraordinary detectors and telescopes in the world.

JULES VERNE Ultimate Collection: Science Fiction Classics, Action & Adventure Novels, Historical Works (Illustrated)

JULES VERNE Ultimate Collection: Science Fiction Classics, Action & Adventure Novels, Historical Works (Illustrated)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 8822
Release: 2024-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Jules Verne's Ultimate Collection features a diverse range of science fiction classics, action-packed adventures, and historical works, all presented in his signature imaginative style. Known for his detailed descriptions and visionary ideas, Verne's works captivate readers with their sense of wonder and exploration, making them a staple in the literary canon of science fiction. This comprehensive collection not only showcases Verne's storytelling prowess but also offers insights into the societal and technological advancements of his time, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. From the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, Verne's works continue to inspire generations with their timeless appeal and universal themes.

The Quantum Adventure

The Quantum Adventure
Author: Alex Montwill
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1848166478

This title deals with the birth and growth of quantum mechanics. It explains the 'classical dilemma' which faced physics at the start of the 20th century and goes on to show how quantum mechanics emerged and flourished.

College Physics Textbook Equity Edition Volume 3 of 3: Chapters 25 - 34

College Physics Textbook Equity Edition Volume 3 of 3: Chapters 25 - 34
Author: An OER from Textbook Equity
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1304804267

This is volume 3 of 3 (black and white) of ""College Physics,"" originally published under a CC-BY license by Openstax College, a unit of Rice University. Links to the free PDF's of all three volumes and the full volume are at http: //textbookequity.org This text is intended for one-year introductory courses requiring algebra and some trigonometry, but no calculus. College Physics is organized such that topics are introduced conceptually with a steady progression to precise definitions and analytical applications. The analytical aspect (problem solving) is tied back to the conceptual before moving on to another topic. Each introductory chapter, for example, opens with an engaging photograph relevant to the subject of the chapter and interesting applications that are easy for most students to visualize.

Alice in Quantumland

Alice in Quantumland
Author: Robert Gilmore
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 202
Release: 1995-07-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780387914954

In this cleverly conceived book, physicist Robert Gilmore makes accessible some complex concepts in quantum mechanics by sending Alice to Quantumland-a whole new Wonderland, smaller than an atom, where each attraction demonstrates a different aspect of quantum theory. Alice unusual encounters, enhanced by illustrations by Gilmore himself, make the Uncertainty Principle, wave functions, the Pauli Principle, and other elusive concepts easier to grasp.

Our Mathematical Universe

Our Mathematical Universe
Author: Max Tegmark
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0307744256

Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his often mind-boggling theories, but he also shares with us some of the often surprising triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist. Fascinating from first to last—this is a book that has already prompted the attention and admiration of some of the most prominent scientists and mathematicians.