Physics
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The Five Ages of the Universe: Inside the Physics of EternityAs the twentieth century closed, Fred Adams and Greg Laughlin captured the attention of the world by identifying the five ages of time. In The Five Ages of the Universe, Adams and Laughlin demonstrate that we can now understand the complete life story of...
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Time Travel in Einstein's Universe: The Physical Possibilities of Travel Through TimeIn this fascinating book, the renowned astrophysicist J. Richard Gott leads time travel out of the world of H. G. Wells and into the realm of scientific possibility. Building on theories posited by Einstein and advanced by scientists such as Stephen Hawking and Kip...
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Elementary Particles and the Laws of PhysicsDeveloping a theory that seamlessly combines relativity and quantum mechanics, the most important conceptual breakthroughs in twentieth century physics, has proved to be a difficult and ongoing challenge. This book details how two distinguished physicists and Nobel laureates have explored this theme in two...
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The Quantum Theory of Fields 3 Volume Paperback SetAvailable for the first time in paperback, The Quantum Theory of Fields is a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory from Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. The first volume introduces the foundations of quantum field theory, the second volume examines modern applications,...
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All the Colors of the Rainbow (Rookie Read-About Science: Physical Science: Previous Editions)The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.Author: Allan...
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A First Look at Perturbation TheoryUndergraduates in engineering and the physical sciences receive a thorough introduction to perturbation theory in this useful and accessible text. Students discover methods for obtaining an approximate solution of a mathematical problem by exploiting the presence of a small, dimensionless parameter -- the smaller...
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The Principle of Relativity: A Collection of Original Memoirs on the Special and General Theory of RelativityThis collection of original papers on the special and general theories of relativity is an unabridged translation of the 4th edition of Das Relativitatsprinzip, together with a revised edition of an additional paper by H. A. Lorentz.CONTENTS: I. Michelson's Interference Experiment by H. A...
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Magnetism and Transition Metal ComplexesThis detailed view of calculation methods involved in magnetic properties of transition metal complexes starts at an elementary level and proceeds gradually through theory and calculations to offer sufficient background for original work. Topics include free ions and crystal field theory, perturbation theory, and...
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Quantum Mechanics in Simple Matrix FormThis elementary text introduces basic quantum mechanics to undergraduates with no background in mathematics beyond algebra. Containing more than 100 problems, it provides an easy way to learn part of the quantum language and apply it to problems.Emphasizing the matrices representing physical quantities, it...
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Quantum Mechanics in ChemistryIntended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, this text explores quantum mechanical techniques from the viewpoint of chemistry and materials science. Dynamics, symmetry, and formalism are emphasized. An initial review of basic concepts from introductory quantum mechanics is followed by chapters examining symmetry, rotations,...
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Symmetry Principles in Solid State and Molecular PhysicsThis respected high-level text, aimed at professionals and students working on the theory of solids, is particularly valuable for its application of group theory to solid state and molecular physics. The author -- Distinguished Professor of Physics at City College of New York, widely...
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Continuum Mechanics: Concise Theory and ProblemsWritten in response to the dearth of practical and meaningful textbooks in the field of fundamental continuum mechanics, this comprehensive treatment offers students and instructors an immensely useful tool. Its 115 solved problems and exercises not only provide essential practice but also systematically advance...
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Physics: Concepts & Connections [With Access Code]Written for the non-science major, this text emphasizes modern physics and the scientific process--and engages students by drawing connections between physics and everyday experience. Hobson takes a conceptual approach, with an appropriate focus on quantitative skills. The Fifth Edition increases coverage of key environmental...
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The History of Physics: A Very Short IntroductionHow does the physics we know today - a highly professionalized enterprise, inextricably linked to government and industry - link back to its origins as a liberal art in Ancient Greece? What is the path that leads from the old philosophy of nature and...
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The End of Time: The Next Revolution in PhysicsRichard Feynman once quipped that "Time is what happens when nothing else does." But Julian Barbour disagrees: if nothing happened, if nothing changed, then time would stop. For time is nothing but change. It is change that we perceive occurring all around us, not...
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The Apollo Chronicles: Engineering America's First Moon MissionsThe moon landing of 1969 stands as an iconic moment for both the United States and humankind. The familiar story focuses on the journey of the brave astronauts, who brought home Moon rocks and startling photographs. But Apollo's full account includes the earthbound engineers,...
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The Universe Story: From the Primordial Flaring Forth to the Ecozoic Era--A Celebration of the UnfolFrom the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.Author: Brian...
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Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World"Science has a battle for hearts and minds on its hands....How good it feels to have Lisa Randall's unusual blend of top flight science, clarity, and charm on our side."--Richard Dawkins"Dazzling ideas....Read this book today to understand the science of tomorrow."--Steven PinkerThe bestselling author...
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Advanced Topics in Quantum Field Theory: A Lecture CourseAuthor: Mikhail ShifmanPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 04/28/2022Pages: 800Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 3.27lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.56dISBN: 9781108840422About the AuthorShifman, Mikhail: - Mikhail Shifman is the Ida Cohen Fine Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Minnesota. He was awarded the 1999 Sakurai Prize...
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Quantum Reality: Theory and PhilosophyAs probably the most successful scientific theory ever created, quantum theory has profoundly changed our view of the world and extended the limits of our knowledge, impacting both the theoretical interpretation of a tremendous range of phenomena and the practical development of a host...
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