It is surprising that science does not know the answer, though there have been some inventive and controversial ideas. This book considers many of those ideas and presents a new solution why three is the magic...
A lively collection of Einstein’s groundbreaking scientific correspondence on modern physics with Schrödinger, Planck, and Lorentz
Imagine getting four of the greatest minds of modern physics in a room together to explain and debate the...
E=mc2: It may be Einstein’s most well-known contribution to modern science, but how many people understand the thought process or physics behind this famous equation?
In this collection of his seven most important essays on physics,...
his new book aims to guide both the experimentalist and theoretician through their compulsory laboratory courses forming part of an undergraduate physics degree. The rationale behind this book is to show students and interested readers the value and...
Answers to science's most enduring questions from "Can I break the light-speed barrier like on Star Trek?" and "Is there life on other planets?" to "What is empty space made of?"This is an indispensable guide to physics that offers readers an...
“Assume the cow is a sphere.” So begins this lively, irreverent, and informative look at everything from the physics of boiling water to cutting-edge research at the observable limits of the universe. Rich with anecdotes and accessible examples,...
You never knew theoretical physics could be so simple! In this exciting and significant book, Andrew Thomas clearly illustrates the simplicity which lies behind nature at its fundamental level. It is revealed how all unifications in physics have...