Extraterrestrial Physics (Scientific American Explores Big Ideas) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1725350181 ISBN 13: 9781725350182

Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Many of the laws of physics we take for granted do not apply outside the earth's atmosphere. Extraterrestrial physics tend to differ considerably from physics on Earth, and astrophysicists and other scientists who study space use experiments and theoretical research to try to better understand these differences. This volume helps explain the fascinating but complex concepts that make up the field of extraterrestrial physics, including quarks, dark energy, the theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, space plasma, and the Higgs boson. Experts and writers will offer clarification on the topics animating extraterrestrial physics and explain current research that has advanced our understanding of it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1725350181
• ISBN 13: 9781725350182
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Scientific American Editors