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Explore how physics reshapes our view of the universe.
This book traces how physical methods and data from one field empower breakthroughs in astronomy, chemistry, and beyond, from Newton’s gravity to modern ideas in astro-physics and isotopes.
In clear, accessible prose, it shows how ideas travel between disciplines, sparking new questions and rich discoveries. You’ll follow the thread from light and electricity to the birth of ideas about matter, energy, and the forces that shape the cosmos. The text connects history, theory, and experimental results to illuminate how science builds its most surprising advances.- How cross-pollination between physics and astronomy opened new paths of inquiry.
- Foundational concepts like electrons, ions, isotopes, and the structure of atoms.
- Key experiments and devices that revealed the nature of light, radiation, and matter.
- Big ideas about the aether, momentum, and the evolving picture of the physical world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the foundational philosophical ideas underpinning physical science, and traces the history of developments in the field. Beginning with the work of Lord Kelvin and Willard Gibbs, the author charts the evolution of concepts like equilibrium, dissipation of energy and electromagnetism, illustrating how these have been used to advance our understanding of physical and chemical phenomena. The book also examines more recent developments, including relativity, quantum theory and the mind-boggling possibilities of harnessing the energy within atoms. The result is a comprehensive overview of the growth of physical science, and a fascinating insight into the integral role it has played in shaping our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330088951_0
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