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Six Roads from Newton: Great Discoveries in Physics
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication date October 17, 1996
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780471159643
ISBN-10 0471159646
Dimensions 0.50 by 6.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight 0.65 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $19.95
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An introduction to modern physics reviews Newton's laws, wave theory, field theory, statistical physics, special relativity, quantum theory, general relativity, and nuclear physics (view table of contents)
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Six Roads from Newton is a lively tour through six monumental developments in physics since Newton: wave theory, field theory, statistical physics, special relativity, quantum theory, and general relativity. Together these crucial discoveries formed the basis of the modern revolution in physics, shattering Newton's view of the universe, and leading the way to the mind-boggling and fascinating questions at the cutting edge of physics today.

With real-world examples that bring physics vividly to life, Edward Speyer explains each theoretical development, in-troducing the leading figures, their famous experiments, and a number of delightfully perplexing problems that have challenged physicists along the way--from the Paradox of the Three Polarizers to Maxwell's Demon and the infamous case of Schrodinger's Cat.

"Entertaining and stimulating reading." --Journal of Modern Optics

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from John Wiley & Sons Inc (May 1, 1994)
9780471305033 | details & prices | 196 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $22.95
About: An introduction to modern physics reviews Newton's laws, wave theory, field theory, statistical physics, special relativity, quantum theory, general relativity, and nuclear physics
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Reprint edition from John Wiley & Sons Inc (October 17, 1996)
9780471159643 | details & prices | 6.25 × 9.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $19.95
About: An introduction to modern physics reviews Newton's laws, wave theory, field theory, statistical physics, special relativity, quantum theory, general relativity, and nuclear physics

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