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OverviewPhysics in Minutes covers everything you need to know about physics, condensed into 200 key topics. Each idea is explained in clear, accessible language, building from the basics, such as mechanics, waves and particles, to more complex topics, including neutrinos, string theory and dark matter. Based on scientific research proving that the brain best absorbs information visually, illustrations accompany the text to aid quick comprehension and easy recollection. This convenient and compact reference book is ideal for anyone interested in how our world works. Chapters include: Newton's Laws of Motion, Schrodinger's cat, Magnetism, Superconductivity, Fission and fusion, Higgs Boson, Entropy, Dark matter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Giles SparrowPublisher: Quercus Publishing Imprint: Quercus Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 12.60cm Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9781782066484ISBN 10: 1782066489 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 30 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Classical mechanics. Waves. Thermodynamics. Electromagnetism. Matter. Electricity. Nuclear physics. Quantum physics. Particle physics. Relativity and cosmology. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgements.ReviewsAuthor InformationAuthor Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giles-Sparrow/151083374962959Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe. Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giles-Sparrow/151083374962959Countries AvailableAll regions |