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Mad About Modern Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities

By Franklin Potter , Christopher Jargodzki

Book information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2004
ISBN
0471448559, 9780471448556
LCC
QC24.5 .P68 2004
Open Library ID
OL3294262M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14930770 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
312\312
Topic
Physics
Library
demonoid.me
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

More mind-bending fun in physics The sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions (''Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?'', ''What is a fuel cell?''), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this fascinating physics compendium will educate and captivate students, teachers, and science buffs alike. FRANKLIN POTTER, Ph.D., is a retired physicist from the University of California at Irvine. He continues to conduct research in elementary particle physics and cosmology, as well as consult in physics education. CHRISTOPHER JARGODZKI, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics at Central Missouri State University. He is also founder and director of Center for Cooperative Phenomena. He was born and raised in Poland, and received his Ph.D. in quantum field theory from the University of California at Irvine.

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