Physics: A Very Short Introduction

Sidney Perkowitz

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Language: English

Published by Oxford University Press Jul 2019, 2019

0198813945 / 9780198813941

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Neuware -Physics, the fundamental science of matter and energy, encompasses all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and underlies much of the technology around us. Understanding the physics of our universe is an essential aspect of humanity's quest to understand our environment and our place within it. Doing physics enables us to explore the interaction between environment and human society, and can help us to work towards the future sustainability of the planet.This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of how this pervasive science came to be and how it works: who funds it, how physicists are trained and how they think, and how physics supports the technology we all use. Sidney Perkowitz presents the theories and outcomes of pure and applied physics from ideas of the Greek natural philosophers to modern quantum mechanics, cosmology, digital electronics and energy production. Considering its most consequential experiments, including recent results in elementary particles, gravitational waves and materials science, he also discusses outside the lab, the effects of physics on society, culture, and humanity's vision of its place in the universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. 176 pp. Englisch.…

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Title
Physics: A Very Short Introduction
Author
Sidney Perkowitz
Publisher
Oxford University Press Jul 2019
Publication year
2019
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Language
English
ISBN 10
0198813945
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9780198813941
Item weight
131 grams
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172x110x15 mm
Series
Book 227 of 406: Very Short Introductions

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