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Continuing to take readers on a uniquely accessible journey through physics, Superstrings and Other Things: A Guide to Physics, Third Edition, explains the basic concepts of motion, energy, and gravity, right up to the latest theories about the structure of matter, the origin and structure of the universe, and the beginning of time. Fully updated throughout, this book explores major historical discoveries and the scientists behind them. In addition, this comprehensive text details the breathtaking frontiers of physics being explored today. Offering nonscience students access to the highest peaks of physics, Dr. Calle translates concepts so they can be appreciated by those with willing curiosity and imagination. Features Provides up-to-date coverage of modern physics, Offers nonscience students and laymen access to the highest peaks of physics, Showcases modern applications of physics in our everyday world.

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Author:   Carlos I. Calle
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9781138364882

ISBN 10:   1138364886
Pages:   454
Publication Date:   05 May 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Introductory Concepts Chapter 1 Physics: The Fundamental Science...............................................................................3 Part II The Laws of Mechanics Chapter 2 The Description of Motion.......................................................................................... 19 Chapter 3 The Laws of Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion................................................... 31 Chapter 4 Energy......................................................................................................................... 45 Chapter 5 Conservation of Energy and Momentum.................................................................... 55 Chapter 6 Rotation and the Universal Law of Gravitation..........................................................69 Chapter 7 Atoms: Building Blocks of the Universe.....................................................................93 Chapter 8 The Heart of the Atom: The Nucleus........................................................................ 105 Chapter 9 Fluids......................................................................................................................... 113 Part IV Thermodynamics Chapter 10 Heat and Temperature............................................................................................... 135 Chapter 11 The Laws of Thermodynamics................................................................................. 151 Part V Electricity and Magnetism Chapter 12 Electricity.................................................................................................................. 167 Chapter 13 Applied Electricity.................................................................................................... 181 Chapter 14 Electromagnetism...................................................................................................... 199 Part VI Waves Chapter 15 Wave Motion............................................................................................................. 219 Chapter 16 Sound......................................................................................................................... 235 Chapter 17 Optics........................................................................................................................ 253274 Chapter 18 The Nature of Light................................................................................................... 275 Part VII Modern Physics Chapter 19 The Special Theory of Relativity..............................................................................297 Chapter 20 The General Theory of Relativity............................................................................. 315 Chapter 21 The Early Atomic Theory......................................................................................... 333 Chapter 22 Quantum Mechanics................................................................................................. 343 Chapter 23 Nuclear Physics......................................................................................................... 355 Chapter 24 Elementary Particles................................................................................................. 371 Chapter 25 Unifying Physics....................................................................................................... 383 Chapter 26 Superstrings............................................................................................................... 393 Chapter 27 The Origin of the Universe....................................................................................... 401 Appendix A: Powers of Ten 411 Appendix B: The Elements 415 Appendix C: Nobel Prize Winners in Physics 419 Appendix D: Physics Timeline 425

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Dr. Carlos I. Calle is a NASA senior research scientist and the founder and director of NASA’s Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at the Kennedy Space Center. He holds a doctorate in theoretical nuclear physics from Ohio University. Dr. Calle has been working on the physical properties of the lunar and Martian soil and is currently designing and building instrumentation for future planetary exploration missions. As one of the world experts on the electrostatic properties of the lunar and Martian dust, he has been working on methods to keep dust from the space suits and equipment being planned for the lunar exploration missions. He is also involved in applying physics solutions to increase the safety of space flight. He is the recipient of numerous NASA awards, including the NASA Exceptional Technological Achievement Medal in 2010 and the Spaceflight Awareness Award in 2003 for exceptional contributions to the space program. He has over 150 scientific publications and several patents

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