General Physics category: 2746 books
Scientific Autobiography
And Other Papers
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
In this fascinating autobiography from one of the foremost geniuses of twentieth-century physics, Max Planck tells the story of his life, his aims, and his thinking. Published posthumously, the papers in this volume were written for the general reader and make accessible Planck’s scientific theories as well as his philosophical ideals, including his thoughts on ethics and morals.
From X-rays to Quarks
Modern Physicists and Their Discoveries
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2012
A leading figure in twentieth-century physics offers impressions and recollections of the field's development. Nobel Laureate Emilio Segrè (1905–89) knew and worked with many of modern physics' preeminent scientists. In this simple but elegant history, he offers compelling views not only of the...
Introducing Stephen Hawking
A Graphic Guide
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2014
Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist with a cameo in "The Simpsons on his CV", but outside his academic field his work is little understood. To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling "A Brief History of Time",...
by Erik Gregersen
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
While the atom is universally acknowledged as the basis for most branches of physics, the study of its constituent particles has illuminated significant new areas of research. The behavior of subatomic particles provides crucial information on the structure and nature of atomic nuclei, which in turn...
Quantum Chance
Nonlocality, Teleportation and Other Quantum Marvels
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2014
Quantum physics, which offers an explanation of the world on the smallest scale, has fundamental implications that pose a serious challenge to ordinary logic. Particularly counterintuitive is the notion of entanglement, which has been explored for the past 30 years and posits an ubiquitous randomness...
Solar Energy
The Physics and Engineering of Photovoltaic Conversion, Technologies and Systems
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
This comprehensive textbook takes you through everything you need to know about solar energy from the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells through to the design of PV systems for real-life applications. Solar Energy is an invaluable reference for researchers, industrial engineers and designers working...
by Albert Einstein, Francis A. Davis
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
This collection of original papers on the special and general theories of relativity is an unabridged translation of the 4th edition of Das Relativitatsprinzip, together with a revised edition of an additional paper by H. A. Lorentz.
CONTENTS: I. "Michelson's Interference Experiment" by...
by Chad Orzel
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2009
When physics professor Chad Orzel went to the pound to adopt a dog, he never imagined Emmy. She wasn’t just a friendly mutt who needed a home. Soon she was trying to use the strange ideas of quantum mechanics for the really important things in her life: chasing critters, getting treats, and going...
The Dancing Wu Li Masters
An Overview of the New Physics
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
“The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.”
—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
Gary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably...
by BarCharts,Inc
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2009
This reference guide outlines the key concepts in Physics. It contains information on: 2- & 3-dimensional coordinate systems, vector algebra, fluid mechanics, waves & heat, thermodynamics & optics and much more.
Physics of the Impossible
A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2008
Teleportation, time machines, force fields, and interstellar space ships—the stuff of science fiction or potentially attainable future technologies? Inspired by the fantastic worlds of Star Trek, Star Wars, and Back to the Future, renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku...
The Future of the Mind
The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Michio Kaku, the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible and Physics of the Future tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain.
The Future of the Mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction...
by BarCharts,Inc
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2009
This guide covers Physics Laws, Concepts, Variables, and Equations including Sample Problems, Common Pitfalls and Helpful Hints.
The Physics of Nascar
The Science Behind the Speed
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2008
A physicist explores the science of speed racing and the #1 spectator sport in America in the perfect gift for both NASCAR and science fans.
Every NASCAR fan—at one time or another—asks the same question: Why isn’t my favorite driver winning? This is your chance to discover how much more...