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Let There be Light
Montwill, Alex; Breslin, Ann
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Description for Let There be Light
Paperback. Devoted to the key role played by light and electromagnetic radiation in the universe, this title introduces readers to philosophical hypotheses such as the economy, symmetry and the universality of natural laws, and are then guided to practical consequences such as the rules of geometrical optics and more. Num Pages: 450 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 836.
This book is the first of its kind devoted to the key role played by light and electromagnetic radiation in the universe. Readers are introduced to philosophical hypotheses such as the economy, symmetry and the universality of natural laws, and are then guided to practical consequences such as the rules of geometrical optics and even Einstein's well-known but mysterious relationship, E = mc2. Most chapters feature a pen picture of the life and character of a relevant scientific figure. These ‘Historical Interludes’ include, among others, Galileo's conflicts with the Inquisition, Fourier's taunting of the guillotine, Neils Bohr and World War ... Read more
This book is the first of its kind devoted to the key role played by light and electromagnetic radiation in the universe. Readers are introduced to philosophical hypotheses such as the economy, symmetry and the universality of natural laws, and are then guided to practical consequences such as the rules of geometrical optics and even Einstein's well-known but mysterious relationship, E = mc2. Most chapters feature a pen picture of the life and character of a relevant scientific figure. These ‘Historical Interludes’ include, among others, Galileo's conflicts with the Inquisition, Fourier's taunting of the guillotine, Neils Bohr and World War ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Imperial College Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848167599
SKU
V9781848167599
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Ref
99-1
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