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Physics in Minutes

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Physics in Minutes

Contributors:

By (Author) Giles Sparrow

ISBN:

9781782066484

Series:
Publisher:

Quercus Publishing

Imprint:

Quercus Publishing

Publication Date:

1st March 2014

UK Publication Date:

30th January 2014

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Physics

Dewey:

530

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

416

Dimensions:

Width 128mm, Height 126mm, Spine 28mm

Weight:

360g

Description

Physics 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.

Author Bio

Giles 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.

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