| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Physical description |
xi, 355 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Copernican Astronomy -- Ch. 3. Newtonian Mechanics and Causality -- Ch. 4. The Energy Concept -- Ch. 5. Entropy and Probability -- Ch. 6. Electromagnetism and Reality -- Ch. 7. Quantum Theory and the End of Causality -- Ch. 8. Conservation Principles and Symmetries -- Ch. 9. Epilogue. |
| Summary |
A fascinating look at seven of the most important and revolutionary ideas of physics. The authors have updated the material in view of recent developments and expanded their discussion of the impact of developments in physics on philosophy, literature and the arts. Mathematical explanations of concepts are provided as well as the addition of more questions and several algebra-based problems. |
| Other author |
Anderson, Bryon D.
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| Subject |
Physics.
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Mechanics.
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Astronomy.
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| ISBN |
0471306061 (alk. paper) |
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