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One, two, three ... infinity One, two, three ... infinity George Gamow This wonderful book is an introduction to the relationship between mathematics and the physical world. It explains elements of quantum theory, relativity, and purer mathematics, in a way apprenendib… OL1136296W
The evolution of physics The evolution of physics Albert Einstein The book is a simple chat between you and us. You may find it boring or interesting, dull or exciting, but our aim will be accomplished if these pages give you some idea of the eternal struggle of t… OL1214251W
Subtle Is the Lord Subtle Is the Lord Abraham Pais A biography of Albert Einstein, told through various scientific and technical correspondences, including those with Michele Besso. Pais discusses the world of physics before Einstein, during Einstein… OL1238360W
Study guide to accompany Sears, Zemansky, Young Study guide to accompany Sears, Zemansky, Young James R. Gaines "This guide has been written to help you learn how to solve the kind of problems you will encounter in homework assignments and examinations."--Pref. OL15153278W
The Nature of time The Nature of time Michael Lockwood,Raymond Flood Dit boek bevat de tekst van een serie lezingen die in 1985 gehouden werd in Oxford. Thema: de tijd, en met name de problematiek van de tijd zoals die speelt in de moderne thermodynamica, de kosmologi… OL17805022W
The birth of a new physics The birth of a new physics I. Bernard Cohen Relates man's search from the sixteenth century to the present for a physics to describe the dynamics of a universe in motion. OL1977469W
The Philosophy Behind Physics The Philosophy Behind Physics Thomas A. Brody Thomas Brody (1922-1988) was concerned to remove the barriers between physics and philosophy by discovering the philosophy implicit in the actual process of scientific research. In particular, he dev… OL19894405W
Disturbing the universe Disturbing the universe Freeman J. Dyson Spanning the years from World War II, when he was a civilian statistician in the operations research section of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command, through his studies with Hans Bethe at Cornell Univ… OL2007224W
The Strange Case of Mrs. Hudson's Cat The Strange Case of Mrs. Hudson's Cat Colin Bruce The case of the scientific aristocrat -- The case of the missing energy -- The case of the pre-atomic doctor -- The case of the sabotaged scientist -- The case of the flying bullets -- The … OL2038157W
Turning points in physics Turning points in physics R. J. Blin-Stoyle "Based on the paper read on selected aspects of this vast theme." OL20542156W
Het toeval van de werkelijkheid Het toeval van de werkelijkheid H.B.G. Casimir Autobiografie van de Nederlandse fysicus (geb. 1909). OL24429925W
Cosmology, physics, and philosophy Cosmology, physics, and philosophy Benjamin Gal-Or Cosmology, Physics and Philosophy Table of Contents (The last two Volumes published FREE online) VOLUME I [Out of print. May only be purchased online as hardcover used book] Worldwide A… OL4786406W
Six Easy Pieces Six Easy Pieces Paul Davies,Richard Phillips Feynman "It was Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman delivered a series of lectures … OL514626W
Fundamental formulas of physics Fundamental formulas of physics Donald Howard Menzel Provides a handy collection of mathematical formulas that describes the principal physical phenomena, include vortex motion, tidal waves, wavelength, and the Zeeman effect. OL5594065W
The Dancing Wu Li Masters The Dancing Wu Li Masters Gary Zukav With its unique combination of depth, clarity, and humor that has enchanted millions, this beloved classic by bestselling author Gary Zukav opens the fascinating world of quantum physics to readers w… OL788831W
Modern Physics and Ancient Faith Modern Physics and Ancient Faith Stephen M. Barr A considerable amount of public debate and media print has been devoted to the “war between science and religion.” In his accessible and eminently readable new book, Stephen M. Barr demonstrates that… OL9155323W