Physics
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Physics of Shock Waves and High-Temperature Hydrodynamic PhenomenaHigh temperatures elicit a variety of reactions in gases, including increased molecular vibrations, dissociation, chemical reactions, ionization, and radiation of light. In addition to affecting the motion of the gas, these processes can lead to changes of composition and electrical properties, as well as...
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Einstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat: How Two Great Minds Battled Quantum Randomness to Create a Unified Theory of PhysicsA fascinating and thought-provoking story, one that sheds light on the origins of . . . the current challenging situation in physics. -- Wall Street Journal When the fuzzy indeterminacy of quantum mechanics overthrew the orderly world of Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Erwin...
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Quantum Moment: How Planck, Bohr, Einstein, and Heisenberg Taught Us to Love UncertaintyFrom multiverses and quantum leaps to Schrödinger's cat and time travel, quantum mechanics has irreversibly shaped the popular imagination. Entertainers and writers from Lady Gaga to David Foster Wallace take advantage of its associations and nuances. In The Quantum Moment, philosopher Robert P. Crease...
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God Effect: Quantum Entanglement, Science's Strangest PhenomenonThe phenomenon that Einstein thought too spooky and strange to be true What is entanglement? It's a connection between quantum particles, the building blocks of the universe. Once two particles are entangled, a change to one of them is reflected---instantly---in the other, be they...
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Principles of Quantum MechanicsReviews from the First Edition: An excellent text ... The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner. (American Scientist) No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are...
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Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and His Astonishing ExploratoriumHow do we reclaim our innate enchantment with the world? And how can we turn our natural curiosity into a deep, abiding love for knowledge? Frank Oppenheimer, the younger brother of the physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, was captivated by these questions, and used his...
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Einstein's Unfinished Revolution: The Search for What Lies Beyond the QuantumA daring new vision of quantum theory from one of the leading minds of contemporary physics Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic...
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How to Build a Time MachineWith his unique knack for making cutting-edge theoretical science effortlessly accessible, world-renowned physicist Paul Davies now tackles an issue that has boggled minds for centuries: Is time travel possible? The answer, insists Davies, is definitely yes--once you iron out a few kinks in the...
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Light Is All Around UsRead and find out about light in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes--and some animals even make the...
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Handbook of Flexible and Stretchable ElectronicsFlexibility and stretchability of electronics are crucial for next generation electronic devices that involve skin contact sensing and therapeutic actuation. This handbook provides a complete entrée to the field, from solid-state physics to materials chemistry, processing, devices, performance, and reliability testing, and integrated systems...
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Introduction to the Fast Multipole Method: Topics in Computational Biophysics, Theory, and ImplementationIntroduction to the Fast Multipole Method introduces the reader to the theory and computer implementation of the Fast Multipole Method. It covers the topics of Laplace's equation, spherical harmonics, angular momentum, the Wigner matrix, the addition theorem for solid harmonics, and lattice sums for...
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Experimental Physics: Principles and Practice for the LaboratoryThe student's companion website and the instructor manual can be accessed here.Author: Walter Fox SmithPublisher: CRC PressPublished: 06/13/2022Pages: 452Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.10dISBN: 9781032336657This title is not returnable
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Nanotechnologies: The Physics of Nanomaterials: Volume 1: The Physics of Surfaces and Nanofabrication TechniquesProvides a broad introduction to nanophysics and nanotechnologies, and the importance of low-dimensional and surface physics is discussed indepth. Chapters in Volume 1 covers the large range of physical preparation techniques available for the production of nanomaterials and nanostructuring.Author: David SchmoolPublisher: Apple Academic PressPublished:...
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Nanotechnologies: The Physics of Nanomaterials: Volume 2: Physical Properties of Nanostructured Materials and Their ApplicationsVolume 2: Physical Properties of Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications of Nanotechnology: The Physics of Nanomaterials (2-volume set) provides a good overview of the main techniques of the working principles and the type of structures that can be produced with nanomaterials. Specifically, Volume 2...
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Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications, and the Energy MarketAuthor: Amritanshu ShuklaPublisher: Apple Academic PressPublished: 06/01/2022Pages: 356Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74dISBN: 9781774639641This title is not returnable
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ForcesForces--those that push and pull on objects--are a critical concept in the elementary science classroom. For learners to truly understand this physics topic, they need to see forces in action. This well-designed book takes an up-close look at forces, exploring essential themes such as...
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LightKids love activities of all kinds, and activities about light energy are the perfect way to engage them in sometimes hard to understand but crucial curricular concepts, such as light rays, reflection and refraction, and lenses. This captivating volume introduces light topics, clearly explaining...
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Food Physics: 10 Fun Physical Science ExperimentsKitchens can not only be a source of culinary inspiration, but also scientific discovery! Readers will learn how some of their favorite foods and recipes connect to important scientific concepts through the ten hands-on experiments featured in this engaging title. Step-by-step instructions enhanced with...
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FestkörperphysikSeit Jahren wird dieses Lehrbuch aufgrund der didaktisch anspruchsvollen sowie modernen und klaren Vermittlung hochgeschätzt. Die Autoren präsentieren nicht nur Festkörperphysik in all ihrer Breite, sondern führen auch leicht verständlich und strukturiert in weiterführende Spezialthemen ein. Neben dem zusätzlichen Kapitel zur Antiferromagnetischen Resonanz, wurden...
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Essentials of Semiconductor Device PhysicsESSENTIALS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PHYSICS An introductory semiconductor device physics textbook that is accessible to readers without a background in statistical physics I wish this book had been available when I needed to make a Semiconductor class myself a few years ago [...] A...
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