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Physics in Minutes Giles Sparrow

Physics in Minutes By Giles Sparrow

Physics in Minutes by Giles Sparrow


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Summary

The fastest way to learn the facts of physics, from fluid dynamics to quarks and gluons.

Physics in Minutes Summary

Physics in Minutes by Giles Sparrow

Physics in Minutes covers everything you need to know about physics, condensed into 200 key topics. Each idea is explained in clear, accessible language, building from the basics, such as mechanics, waves and particles, to more complex topics, including neutrinos, string theory and dark matter. Based on scientific research proving that the brain best absorbs information visually, illustrations accompany the text to aid quick comprehension and easy recollection. This convenient and compact reference book is ideal for anyone interested in how our world works. Chapters include: Newton's Laws of Motion, Schrodinger's cat, Magnetism, Superconductivity, Fission and fusion, Higgs Boson, Entropy, Dark matter.

About Giles Sparrow

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Genius Test, The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Classical mechanics. Waves. Thermodynamics. Electromagnetism. Matter. Electricity. Nuclear physics. Quantum physics. Particle physics. Relativity and cosmology. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgements.

Additional information

GOR005533904
9781782066484
1782066489
Physics in Minutes by Giles Sparrow
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Quercus Publishing
2014-01-30
416
N/A
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