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Physics: The Ultimate Adventure

By Pier Paolo Delsanto , Ross Barrett , Angelo Tartaglia (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2016
ISBN
978-3-319-31690-1, 978-3-319-31691-8
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-31691-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4257006 bytes)
Series
Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
Edition
1
Pages
XVI, 218\224
Time added
2016-11-20 09:00:00
AstronomyAstrophysics and Cosmology;History and PhilosophicQuantum Field Theory

Description

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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