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Following his previous volumes, The Science Book and The Math Book, acclaimed science writer Clifford Pickover returns with a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle, and Maxwells demon, The Physics Book extends back billions of years to the hypothetical Big Bang...
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En este libro se han recogido las teorías más generalizadas sobre los planetas, sus movimientos y características en relación con el ser y el acontecer de los hechos humanos.
Con todo ello el autor construye el horóscopo de cada signo zodiacal, fruto de un cuidado análisis astrológico. La obra termina con unas breves nociones sobre la astrología china, claramente expuestas, en contraste con el hermetismo simbólico de sus signos.
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Objects in the Universe are subject to the continued actions of forces (accelerations) because of rotation, translation, electromagnetic, and gravitational interactions with nearby and distant surrounding bodies. Under many circumstances, we may neglect external accelerations because they might be of low magnitude compared to local accelerations. But that doesn't mean that they don't exist. Moreover, subtle differences in acceleration are the cause...
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Get the Summary of Michio Kaku's Quantum Supremacy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Quantum Supremacy" by Michio Kaku chronicles the advent of quantum computing, a transformative technology that surpasses traditional supercomputers by exploiting atomic properties to tackle complex problems, such as simulating chemical reactions. This innovation has sparked a competitive race among tech giants like IBM, Google,...
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For centuries, physics has been the cornerstone of our understanding of the natural world. From classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, physics has given us the tools to describe and predict the behavior of everything around us. But as our knowledge of the universe grows, we are forced to confront the limits of our current understanding.In "Beyond the Quantum World," we take a journey through cutting-edge research that is expanding the boundaries...
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Welcome to the world of cutting-edge math, physics, and neuroscience, where the search for the ultimate vacuum, the point of nothingness, the ground zero of theory, has rendered the universe deep, rich, and juicy. Every time scientists and mathematicians think they have reached the ultimate void, something new appears: a black hole, an undulating string, an additional dimension of space or time, repulsive anti-gravity, universes that breed like bunnies....
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"Time and Space: Einstein's Theory of Relativity" is a compelling exploration of one of the most revolutionary concepts in the history of physics. Authored with clarity and depth, this book embarks on a journey through the intricate tapestry of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories, unraveling the profound implications they hold for our understanding of the cosmos.The narrative commences with a meticulous introduction to the precepts of classical...
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Sara Seager is professor of planetary science and physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Over the past twenty years, astronomers have identified hundreds of extrasolar planets--planets orbiting stars other than the sun. Recent research in this burgeoning field has made it possible to observe and measure the atmospheres of these exoplanets. This is the first textbook to describe the basic physical processes--including radiative transfer,...
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A provocative collection of letters to his longtime friend and translator that spans Einstein's career and reveals the inner thoughts and daily life of a transformative genius. From their early days as tutor and scholar discussing philosophy over Spartan dinners to their work together to publish Einstein's books in Europe, in Maurice Solovine, Albert Einstein found both an engaged mind and a loyal friend. While Einstein frequently shared his observations...
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Essential reading - New Scientist
An enthusiastic, mostly comprehensible account of a popular theory many scientists believe will unite two of the few remaining separate elements in the universe: matter and energy...Hooper does a fine job explaining historical physics and newer concepts - Kirkus Reviews
"As the world's most powerful particle accelerator revs up, Dan Hooper's book is essential reading." - New Scientist
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An accessible exploration of a notoriously difficult subject, this "gem of physics pedagogy... should be required reading for all courses on thermodynamics" (Robert C. Hilborn, University of Texas at Dallas).
Presenting classical thermodynamics as a concise and discrete whole, Mere Thermodynamics is a perfect tool for teaching the theory's central concepts and methods. The book features end-of-chapter practice problems, an appendix of worked problems,...
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"The centerpiece of The 4% Universe is a compelling narrative of science at its best… serve[s] handsomely as an illuminating guide to the dark mysteries lying at the heart of the intersection of astronomy and fundamental physics."
-The Wall Street Journal "Impeccably researched and highly readable."
-New Scientist "A model for all would-be popular-science writers."
-Physics World "Panek's passion for the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy...
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Basic physics, also known as classical physics, encompasses the fundamental principles that describe the behavior of macroscopic objects in our everyday world. This branch includes classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, covering topics like motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, heat, and fluid dynamics. In contrast, advanced physics goes into the more intricate and abstract realms of the universe. It includes theories such as...