James S Trefil: 3 books
The Moment of Creation
Big Bang Physics from Before the First Millisecond to the Present Universe
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2013
"Trefil surpasses almost all other scientists writing about science." — The New York Times"Fascinating reading. A mind-stretching book." — John Barkham ReviewsOne of the founders of modern quark theory traverses the eons to bring readers within the first millisecond of the Big Bang. Trefil employs...
by James S. Trefil
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2012
"A marvelous excursion from the beach to the ends of the solar system . . . captivating."—The New York Times"So easy to understand yet so dense with knowledge that you'll never look at waves on a beach the same way again."—San Francisco Chronicle"One of the best popular science books."—The Kansas...
by James S. Trefil
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics. It focuses on modern applications, rather than mathematical formalism, with particular emphasis on geophysics, astrophysics, and medical physics. Suitable for a one-semester...