Great ideas in physics : the conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, and quantum mechanics /
For anyone how wants a basic understanding of the physical processes that define the universe, Lightman provides the perfect introduction. In addition to explaining physics, he introduces relevant passages from philosophy and literature to demonstrate how these great ideas have impacted the world of...
| Main Author: | Lightman, Alan P., 1948- |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
McGraw-Hill,
2000.
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=51895 |
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