The Mechanical Universe

Author : Steven C. Frautschi,Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139642903

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The Mechanical Universe by Steven C. Frautschi,Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein Pdf

This innovative physics textbook intended for science and engineering majors develops classical mechanics from a historical perspective. The presentation of the standard course material includes a discussion of the thought processes of the discoverers and a description of the methods by which they arrived at their theories. However the presentation proceeds logically rather than strictly chronologically, so new concepts are introduced at the natural moment. The book assumes a familiarity with calculus, includes a discussion of rigid body motion, and contains numerous thought-provoking problems. It is largely based in content on The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat, a book designed in conjunction with a tele-course to be offered by PBS in the Fall of 1985. The advanced edition, however, does not coincide exactly with the video lessons, contains additional material, and develops the fundamental ideas introduced in the lower-level edition to a greater degree.

Author : Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521715928

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The Mechanical Universe by Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein Pdf

This book studies electricity and magnetism, light, the special theory of relativity, and modern physics.

Author : Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1986-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521304306

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Beyond the Mechanical Universe by Richard P. Olenick,Tom M. Apostol,David L. Goodstein Pdf

This 1987 book studies electricity and magnetism, light, the special theory of relativity and modern physics.

Author : Amos Emerson Dolbear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Force and energy
ISBN : UCAL:$B601447

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The Machinery of the Universe by Amos Emerson Dolbear Pdf

Author : Seth Lloyd
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400033867

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Programming the Universe by Seth Lloyd Pdf

Is the universe actually a giant quantum computer? According to Seth Lloyd, the answer is yes. All interactions between particles in the universe, Lloyd explains, convey not only energy but also information–in other words, particles not only collide, they compute. What is the entire universe computing, ultimately? “Its own dynamical evolution,” he says. “As the computation proceeds, reality unfolds.” Programming the Universe, a wonderfully accessible book, presents an original and compelling vision of reality, revealing our world in an entirely new light.

Author : E. E. Ottoman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1620045060

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The Mechanical Universe by E. E. Ottoman Pdf

The rise of mechanical animation, and its popularity at court, is threatening to end Andrea's scholarly pursuits of spell craft and literature-and force him to let go of his assistants, who depend on him to support their families In retaliation against the field that is ruining his life, Andrea begins to campaign against it. The efforts gain him notoriety, but do not solve his financial dilemmas. When he is dragged to a party by his brother, he comes face to face with the man who pioneered mechanical animation: Leon Gregory de la Marche VI, Marquis de la Marche. And he is not at all what Andrea expected. * * * Famed opera singer Aime has a lot in common with Badri, the Royal Ballet Company's most popular male lead. They have both dedicated their entire lives to their art, and struggle to be taken seriously among the Empire's elite. And both harbor a secret admiration and desire for the other. This year for his birthday Aime treats himself to a night at the ballet seeing Badri perform, and after the show decides to meet Badri and confess his admiration for Badri's skill. But when that first awkward meeting turns to more, they are left wondering if there is room in their lives for both career and romance... * * * Lord Marcel de la Mont de Anges, the Marquis de Montespan is a brilliant mathematician, member of the mechanical animation movement and all around dandy. He's been in love with shy, quiet entomologist and youngest member of the royal family, Prince Gilbert Andre XVI, since they were children. The Emperor's plans to arrange a marriage between Marcel and Gilbert should have been the answer to all his secret fantasies. But Gilbert is still reeling from a nasty breakup, and he cannot picture the man he regards as a brother becoming his lover. The order to marry has thrown their relationship into disorder, and if they cannot sort out the changes there may not even be a friendship left for them to save..."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1072477921

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˜Theœ Mechanical Universe by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hasan S. Padamsee
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750307587

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Unifying the Universe by Hasan S. Padamsee Pdf

Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth provides a solid background in basic physics. With a humanistic perspective, it shows how science is significant for more than its technological consequences. The book includes clear and well-planned links to the arts and philosophies of relevant historical periods to bring science and the humanities together.

Author : Tony Buick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461470434

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Orrery by Tony Buick Pdf

“Orrery” appeals to almost anyone interested in popular astronomy, astronomical mechanical devices, scientific instruments, the history of clocks - and even the history of aristocratic and prestigious families! Many people these days – not only astronomers – have a good idea of the main components of the Solar System. They might also know about the orrery, a mechanical model that shows the movements of the Moon and planets. But not too many know why it was so named and who it was named after. The Boyle family – the Earls of Orrery –include the famous Boyle of Boyle’s Law. But others were key in the history of the orrery, not the least being clockmakers. Aware of the lunar and planetary content of the sky, they strove to make scientific instruments to demonstrate their movements and introduced measuring devices to predict their positions. In antiquity, their lives on occasion depended on the accuracy; upsetting kings and lords was dangerous business! Orreries are found everywhere. They can be made of wood or metal, and are even available today as home-assembly kits and children’s toys. They appear in paintings, on computers, on the side of royal clocks, in stately home hallways, and of course, in museums all over the world. This book contains illustrations of orreries to give a guide as to what is and was available and where to see the best examples. It also contains information and references to help readers who want to make (or buy) their own orrery. The story of the Boyles is not just relevant to a tiny corner of Ireland, but spans the world. “Orrery” highlights the process of discovery and humankind’s universal fascination with the heavens. Provides a fascinating example of the relationship between innovative thinking (invention) and precision engineering (execution).

Author : Michael Silberstein,W. M. Stuckey,Timothy McDevitt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192533838

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Beyond the Dynamical Universe by Michael Silberstein,W. M. Stuckey,Timothy McDevitt Pdf

Theoretical physics and foundations of physics have not made much progress in the last few decades. Whether we are talking about unifying general relativity and quantum field theory (quantum gravity), explaining so-called dark energy and dark matter (cosmology), or the interpretation and implications of quantum mechanics and relativity, there is no consensus in sight. In addition, both enterprises are deeply puzzled about various facets of time including above all, time as experienced. The authors argue that, across the board, this impasse is the result of the "dynamical universe paradigm," the idea that reality is fundamentally made up of physical entities that evolve in time from some initial state according to dynamical laws. Thus, in the dynamical universe, the initial conditions plus the dynamical laws explain everything else going exclusively forward in time. In cosmology, for example, the initial conditions reside in the Big Bang and the dynamical law is supplied by general relativity. Accordingly, the present state of the universe is explained exclusively by its past. This book offers a completely new paradigm (called Relational Blockworld), whereby the past, present and future co-determine each other via "adynamical global constraints," such as the least action principle. Accordingly, the future is just as important for explaining the present as is the past. Most of the book is devoted to showing how Relational Blockworld resolves many of the current conundrums of both theoretical physics and foundations of physics, including the mystery of time as experienced and how that experience relates to the block universe.

Author : Robert B. Laughlin
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780786722181

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A Different Universe by Robert B. Laughlin Pdf

In this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our fingers. Instead of looking for ultimate theories, Laughlin considers the world of emergent properties-meaning the properties, such as the hardness and shape of a crystal, that result from the organization of large numbers of atoms. Laughlin shows us how the most fundamental laws of physics are in fact emergent. A Different Universe is a truly mind-bending book that shows us why everything we think about fundamental physical laws needs to change.

Author : Jim Blinn
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002-07-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080509600

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Jim Blinn's Corner: Notation, Notation, Notation by Jim Blinn Pdf

The third entry in the Jim Blinn's Corner series, this is, like the others, a handy compilation of selected installments of his influential column. But here, for the first time, you get the "Director's Cut" of the articles: revised, expanded, and enhanced versions of the originals. What's changed? Improved mathematical notation, more diagrams, new solutions. What remains the same? All the things you've come to rely on: straight answers, irreverent style, and innovative thinking. This is Jim Blinn at his best - now even better. Features 21 expanded and updated installments of "Jim Blinn's Corner," dating from 1995 to 2001, and never before published in book form Includes "deleted scenes"—tangential explorations that didn't make it into the original columns Details how Blinn represented planets in his famous JPL flyby animations Explores a wide variety of other topics, from the concrete to the theoretical: assembly language optimization for parallel processors, exotic usage of C++ template instantiation, algebraic geometry, a graphical notation for tensor contraction, and his hopes for a future world

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1139635670

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The Mechanical Universe by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dalai Lama
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780767920810

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The Universe in a Single Atom by Dalai Lama Pdf

Galileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we are and where we stand in the world, and in their wake have left an uneasy coexistence: science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical inquiry. Which is the keeper of truth? Which is the true path to understanding reality? After forty years of study with some of the greatest scientific minds, as well as a lifetime of meditative, spiritual, and philosophic study, the Dalai Lama presents a brilliant analysis of why all avenues of inquiry—scientific as well as spiritual—must be pursued in order to arrive at a complete picture of the truth. Through an examination of Darwinism and karma, quantum mechanics and philosophical insight into the nature of reality, neurobiology and the study of consciousness, the Dalai Lama draws significant parallels between contemplative and scientific examinations of reality. This breathtakingly personal examination is a tribute to the Dalai Lama’s teachers—both of science and spirituality. The legacy of this book is a vision of the world in which our different approaches to understanding ourselves, our universe, and one another can be brought together in the service of humanity.

Author : E. E. Ottoman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Gay men
ISBN : 1620043300

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A Matter of Disagreement by E. E. Ottoman Pdf