Physics: The Ultimate Adventure (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

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This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist.

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This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no mathematics - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Springer International Publishing AG

Country of origin

Switzerland

Series

Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics

Release date

May 2016

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

2016

Authors

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Dimensions

235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

218

Edition

1st ed. 2016

ISBN-13

978-3-319-31690-1

Barcode

9783319316901

Categories

LSN

3-319-31690-7



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