Physics: The Ultimate Adventure

By: and and

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Synopsis
Thisbook explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behindrecent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, ElementaryParticles (e. g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves intothe historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our currentunderstanding of the universe. Thebook is written mainly for those with little scientific background, bothcollege students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world ofmodern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophicalimplications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of aphysicist.
Copyright:
2016

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9783319316918
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing, Cham
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Springer
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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