Physics Matters

Author : Vasant Natarajan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813142534

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Physics Matters by Vasant Natarajan Pdf

This is a collection of essays on physics topics. It is written as a textbook for non-physics science and arts students, at the undergraduate level. Topics covered include cellphone radiation, lasers, the twin paradox, and more. Contents:OscillationsThe Myth of Cell Phone RadiationWhat Einstein Meant When He Said "God Does Not Play Dice ..."Einstein as Armchair Detective — The Case of Stimulated RadiationStandards for UnitsThe Twin Paradox in RelativityRobert Dicke and Atomic PhysicsThe 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics — Laser Cooling and TrappingThe 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics — Bose–Einstein CondensationThe 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics — Laser PhysicsThe 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics — Achievements in Optics That Have Changed Modern LifeThe 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics — Manipulation of Single Particles Readership: Non-physics undergraduates in both the sciences and the arts.

Author : Charles Chew,Siew Foong Chow,Boon Tiong Ho
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Physics
ISBN : 9810164661

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GCE `O' Level Physics Matters by Charles Chew,Siew Foong Chow,Boon Tiong Ho Pdf

Author : James Trefil,Robert M. Hazen
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471953911

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Physics Matters by James Trefil,Robert M. Hazen Pdf

From amusement park rides to critical environmental issues such as energy generation-physics affects almost every aspect of our world. In PHYSICS MATTERS, James Trefil and Robert Hazen examine the fundamental physics principles at work behind the many practical applications that fuel our society and individual lives. Their goal is to promote a deeper understanding of how the great ideas of physics connect to form a much larger understanding of the universe in which we live. Highlights Helps readers build a general knowledge of key ideas in physics and their connection to technology and other areas of science. Promotes an appreciation of what science is, how scientific knowledge is developed, and how it differs from other intellectual activities. Examines modern technologies, including GPS, the Internet, and information technologies, as well as medical technologies, such as MRI, PET scans, CAT scans, and radioisotope tracers. Explores key issues facing the world today, such as global warning, nuclear waste, and government funding for research.

Author : Dan Green,Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753462141

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Basher Science: Physics by Dan Green,Simon Basher Pdf

Basher Science: Physics, Why Matter Matters! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green: Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique book provides visual interpretations of complex concepts, designed to make learning physics easier and a whole lot more fun!

Author : David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486795515

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States of Matter by David L. Goodstein Pdf

Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, this uniquely comprehensive overview provides a rigorous, integrated treatment of physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. 1975 edition.

Author : Adam Becker
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780465096060

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What Is Real? by Adam Becker Pdf

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Longlisted for Goodreads Choice Award Every physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, and the result will be a brawl. For a century, most physicists have followed Niels Bohr's solipsistic and poorly reasoned Copenhagen interpretation. Indeed, questioning it has long meant professional ruin, yet some daring physicists, such as John Bell, David Bohm, and Hugh Everett, persisted in seeking the true meaning of quantum mechanics. What Is Real? is the gripping story of this battle of ideas and the courageous scientists who dared to stand up for truth. "An excellent, accessible account." --Wall Street Journal "Splendid. . . . Deeply detailed research, accompanied by charming anecdotes about the scientists." --Washington Post

Author : Nicola Manini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319143828

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Introduction to the Physics of Matter by Nicola Manini Pdf

This book offers an up-to-date, compact presentation of basic topics in the physics of matter, from atoms to molecules to solids, including elements of statistical mechanics. The adiabatic separation of the motion of electrons and nuclei in matter and its spectroscopic implications are outlined for molecules and recalled regularly in the study of the dynamics of gases and solids. Numerous experiments are described and more than 160 figures give a clear visual impression of the main concepts. Sufficient detail of mathematical derivations is provided to enable students to follow easily. The focus is on present-day understanding and especially on phenomena fitting various independent-particle models. The historical development of this understanding, and phenomena such as magnetism and superconductivity, where interparticle interactions and nonadiabatic effects play a crucial role, are mostly omitted. A final outlook section stimulates the curiosity of the reader to pursue the study of such advanced topics in graduate courses.

Author : Zhou Luwei
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813275119

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Introduction To Soft Matter Physics by Zhou Luwei Pdf

Soft matters differ from hard ones essentially due to former's relatively weak interaction which is comparable to kBTrm (Trm = room temperature) — this results in the major characteristics of soft matters such as 'strong reactions upon weak actions'.Developed over a period of 10 years through soft matter physics lectures for both graduate and undergraduate students in Fudan University, this textbook not only concentrates on the basic interactions inside soft matters through a reductionist approach, but also introduces the exploratory works on the complexity of soft matters in methods of system science.Other important topics in soft matter physics which are included involve static and dynamic electrorheological (ER) effects — an important 'model animal' in the subject, granular media — which explains the thermodynamics of sands and its dynamics, and the Onsager principle of least energy dissipation rate which has been adapted in this textbook to see how it governs the optimal paths of a system's deviation from and restoration to equilibrium.The subject of soft matter physics is still in its infancy, making it highly exciting and attractive. If you like a challenging subject, you will most certainly fall in love with soft matter physics at first read!

Author : Luca Salasnich
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319529981

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Quantum Physics of Light and Matter by Luca Salasnich Pdf

This compact but exhaustive textbook, now in its significantly revised and expanded second edition, provides an essential introduction to the field quantization of light and matter with applications to atomic physics and strongly correlated systems. Following an initial review of the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics, individual chapters are devoted to the second quantization of the electromagnetic field and the consequences of light field quantization for the description of electromagnetic transitions. The spin of the electron is then analyzed, with particular attention to its derivation from the Dirac equation. Subsequent topics include the effects of external electric and magnetic fields on the atomic spectra and the properties of systems composed of many interacting identical particles. The book also provides a detailed explanation of the second quantization of the non-relativistic matter field, i.e., the Schrödinger field, which offers a powerful tool for the investigation of many-body problems, and of atomic quantum optics and entanglement. Finally, two new chapters introduce the finite-temperature functional integration of bosonic and fermionic fields for the study of macroscopic quantum phenomena: superfluidity and superconductivity. Several solved problems are included at the end of each chapter, helping readers put into practice all that they have learned.

Author : Teresa Robeson
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781454941590

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Queen of Physics by Teresa Robeson Pdf

Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted. “Wu Chien Shiung's story is remarkable—and so is the way this book does it justice.” —Booklist (Starred review) When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning “Courageous Hero,” they encouraged her love of learning and science. This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the “Queen of Physics” for her work on beta decay. Along the way, she earned the admiration of famous scientists like Enrico Fermi and Robert Oppenheimer and became the first woman hired as an instructor by Princeton University, the first woman elected President of the American Physical Society, the first scientist to have an asteroid named after her when she was still alive, and many other honors.

Author : James Trefil,Robert M. Hazen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 047007647X

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Physics Matters by James Trefil,Robert M. Hazen Pdf

Author : John Owen Edward Clark
Publisher : Grolier Educational Corporation
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0717255131

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Physics Matters! by John Owen Edward Clark Pdf

Profiles major physicists and their breakthroughs throughout history and explores key concepts, innovators, and experiments.

Author : James Kakalios
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781101152362

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The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition by James Kakalios Pdf

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

Author : Nick England
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : 0340790547

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Physics Matters by Nick England Pdf

Now into its third edition, Physics Matters has been fully updated and revised to provide an exact match to the new GCSE specifications to be taught from September 2001. Primarily focused at Higher tier candidates, the book covers separate physics and the physics component of Single and Double Award Science. This revised edition includes innovative practical activities and highlights opportunities for incorporating ICT into science lessons. Emphasis is also placed on the new Ideas and Evidence strand of Science 1. A wealth of exam questions is provided to offer students considerable practice prior to their final examination.

Author : Wokyung Sung
Publisher : Springer
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789402415841

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Statistical Physics for Biological Matter by Wokyung Sung Pdf

This book aims to cover a broad range of topics in statistical physics, including statistical mechanics (equilibrium and non-equilibrium), soft matter and fluid physics, for applications to biological phenomena at both cellular and macromolecular levels. It is intended to be a graduate level textbook, but can also be addressed to the interested senior level undergraduate. The book is written also for those involved in research on biological systems or soft matter based on physics, particularly on statistical physics. Typical statistical physics courses cover ideal gases (classical and quantum) and interacting units of simple structures. In contrast, even simple biological fluids are solutions of macromolecules, the structures of which are very complex. The goal of this book to fill this wide gap by providing appropriate content as well as by explaining the theoretical method that typifies good modeling, namely, the method of coarse-grained descriptions that extract the most salient features emerging at mesoscopic scales. The major topics covered in this book include thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, soft matter physics of polymers and membranes, non-equilibrium statistical physics covering stochastic processes, transport phenomena and hydrodynamics. Generic methods and theories are described with detailed derivations, followed by applications and examples in biology. The book aims to help the readers build, systematically and coherently through basic principles, their own understanding of nonspecific concepts and theoretical methods, which they may be able to apply to a broader class of biological problems.