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The Force of Symmetry de Vincent Icke

The Force of Symmetry

Autor Vincent Icke
en Limba Engleză Paperback – feb 1995
The Force of Symmetry gives an elementary introduction to the spectacular interplay between the three great themes of contemporary physics: quantum behaviour; relativity; and symmetry. In clear, non-technical language, though without oversimplification, it explores many fascinating aspects of modern physics, discussing the nature and interaction of force and matter. All these themes are drawn together, towards the end of the book, to describe the most successful physics theory in history, the 'standard model' of subatomic particles. The lively and non-technical approach of this book will make it suitable for first-year undergraduates in the physical sciences and mathematics, or even to those just about to embark on such courses. It will also be a valuable accompaniment to more advanced texts on quantum mechanics and particle physics.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521455916
ISBN-10: 052145591X
Pagini: 364
Ilustrații: 184 b/w illus. 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 174 x 247 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Preface; Introduction; 1. A matter of force; 2. Stalking the wild rainbow; 3. Light; 4. Maybe I'm Heisenberg; 5. Catch a falling quantum; 6. Quantum beanbags; 7. Symmetries; 8. Quantum relativity: nothing is relative; 9. Life, the Universe and everything; 10. The physics of a tablecloth; 11. Colour me red, green and blue; 12. Smashing symmetry; 13. How much is infinity minus infinity?; 14. Excelsior! The ascent to SU(∞); 15. A modest reading proposal.

Recenzii

'… this book supports the effort to show that a sufficiently motivated novice can appreciate the intricacies at the forefront of physics … I applaud it.' Lawrence M. Krauss Physics Today
'If physics aims to provide a theory of everything, then this book provides an explanation of everything...Vincent Icke is clearly a master at providing convincing explanatons of esoteric ideas...If ever there were to be a book that persuades nonscientists that physics is understandable, even at its most esoteric outer limits, this is it.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'The fun style carries the reader through what in many other books is hard going … a highly recommended book for all those embarking on a study of physics, and also for those who changed their minds and became the general reader.' A. D. Andrews Irish Astronomical Journal
'… refreshingly different from any roughly comparable one that I know.' Ian Aitchinson Physics World

Descriere

An elementary introduction to the interplay between quantum mechanics, relativity, and symmetry.