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Paperback. This work extends the author's consideration of the catastrophe theory of the universe begun in "Mathematics and the Unexpected", by drawing on literary sources, particularly the Norse saga of Saint Olaf, and such current topics as chaos theory, information theory and particle physics. Translator(s): Volk, Carol. Num Pages: 190 pages, 2 halftones, 14 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226199924
- ISBN
- 9780226199924
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.79
€ 25.99
€ 20.79
Paperback. Presents a detailed account of the principles of classical physics, evolutionary theory, and plant biology in order to explain the complex interrelationships among plant form, function, environment, and evolutionary history. Num Pages: 448 pages, 42 halftones, 43 line drawings, 9 tables. BIC Classification: PHVN; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 682.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226150819
- ISBN
- 9780226150819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 37.69
€ 48.99
€ 37.69
Paperback. In examining the role that timing can play in the establishment of theory and explanation, this book argues that the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics was accepted not because it was better than David Bohm's (who supplied an alternative explanation), but because it appeared first. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 328 pages, 13 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA; PDX; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226132044
- ISBN
- 9780226132044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.56€ 44.87
€ 52.56
€ 44.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Later Printing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226121093
- ISBN
- 9780226121093
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.38
€ 36.99
€ 29.38
Paperback. This text focuses on the social and intellectual world of 19th-century German physics. In providing a biography of Hertz and his scientific community, Buchwald aims to reconstitute the tacit knowledge - the shared, unwritten assumptions, values and understandings - that shapes the work of science. Num Pages: 496 pages, 2 halftones, 83 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; BG; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226078885
- ISBN
- 9780226078885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.24€ 54.15
€ 64.24
€ 54.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 498 pages, 116 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 35. Weight in Grams: 790.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226078861
- ISBN
- 9780226078861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.40€ 50.21
€ 58.40
€ 50.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226070735
- ISBN
- 9780226070735
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 30.98
€ 40.99
€ 30.98
Paperback. Brings to life science's efforts to detect cosmic gravitational waves. This title offers readers an unprecedented view of gravitational wave research and explains what it means for an analyst to do work of this kind. Num Pages: 392 pages, 19 halftones, 7 line drawings, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PHN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226052298
- ISBN
- 9780226052298
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.12
€ 36.99
€ 29.12
Hardcover. By the late nineteenth century, engineers and experimental scientists generally knew how radio waves behaved, and by 1901 scientists were able to manipulate them to transmit messages across long distances. This title documents this monumental discovery and the advances in radio ionospheric propagation research that occurred in its aftermath. Num Pages: 360 pages, 3 halftones, 68 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PG; PHK; TJKR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226015194
- ISBN
- 9780226015194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.44€ 77.43
€ 93.44
€ 77.43
Paperback. Shows that geomagnetism is an enduring area of science, one that offers answers to some of the biggest questions about our planet's past - and maybe even its future. Suitable for those who have struggled with a compass or admired a ragged V of migrating geese, this book demonstrates that education and entertainment need not be polar opposites. Num Pages: 272 pages, 26 halftones, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: PH; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226006598
- ISBN
- 9780226006598
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.92
€ 21.99
€ 18.92
Paperback. The collected papers of the man generally considered the third most important physicist of all time, after Newton and Einstein. Editor(s): Niven, W. D. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 836 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1960.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 836
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781108015387
- ISBN
- 9781108015387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.78
€ 107.78
Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe: Gravitation, Hydr...
Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten
hardcover. Unified treatment of electromagnetic, hadronic and gravitational radiation processes associated with relativistic outflows from compact objects. Num Pages: 354 pages, 92 b/w illus. 70 exercises. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 251 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 84. Gravitation, Hydrodynamics and Radiation. 354 pages, 92 b/w illus. 70 exercises. Unified treatment of electromagnetic, hadronic and gravitational radiation processes associated with relativistic outflows from compact objects. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 22. Weight: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107010734
- ISBN
- 9781107010734
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Condition: New
€ 112.19
€ 112.19
Hardcover. An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate courses in geometrical optics; includes worked examples and exercises. Num Pages: 420 pages, 400 b/w illus. 336 exercises. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 15. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521887465
- ISBN
- 9780521887465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.41
€ 98.41
hardcover. Explains for researchers the rapidly evolving field of protein condensation and the relation to disease. Num Pages: 376 pages, 147 b/w illus. 34 colour illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSBC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521851213
- ISBN
- 9780521851213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.37
€ 172.37
Hardback. This textbook provides a physical understanding of what photons are and of their properties and applications. Translator(s): Jex, Igor. Num Pages: 254 pages, 37 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PHJ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 174 x 18. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521835633
- ISBN
- 9780521835633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.63
€ 89.63
Hardback. This 2006 graduate textbook describes the theoretical approaches and computational techniques for studying electronic structure problems. Num Pages: 372 pages, 26 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PHFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 177 x 23. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521815918
- ISBN
- 9780521815918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.27
€ 103.27
Paperback. Accessible and stimulating introduction to Roger Penrose's vision of theoretical physics for the twenty-first century. Editor(s): Longair, Malcolm. Series: CANTO. Num Pages: 224 pages, 72 b/w illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521785723
- ISBN
- 9780521785723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.53
€ 20.53
Hardcover. Presents the theory of quantum-state manipulation and equations which can be applied to complicated multilevel quantum systems, for researchers. Num Pages: 586 pages, 137 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PHJL; PHK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 586
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521763578
- ISBN
- 9780521763578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.37
€ 134.37
Hardcover. Focussing on the physics of low-temperature radio frequency plasmas, for graduate students and researchers in applied physics and electrical engineering. Num Pages: 394 pages, 156 b/w illus. 144 exercises. BIC Classification: PH; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 932. 394 pages, 156 b/w illus. 144 exercises. Focussing on the physics of low-temperature radio frequency plasmas, for graduate students and researchers in applied physics and electrical engineering. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PH; TGB. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 24. Weight: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521763004
- ISBN
- 9780521763004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.57
€ 120.57
Paperback. This book presents the concepts, methods and applications of kinetic theory to rarefied gas dynamics. Series Editor(s): Ablowitz, Mark J.; Davis, S. H.; Hinch, E. J.; Iserles, A.; Ockendon, J.; Olver, P. J. Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 340 pages, 32 b/w illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PBW; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. . From Basic Concepts to Actual Calculations. Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics. 338 pages, 32 b/w illus. 6 tables. This book presents the concepts, methods and applications of kinetic theory to rarefied gas dynamics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PBW; PH. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight: 466. Series Editor(s) :Ablowitz, Mark J.; Davis, S.H.; Hinch, E. J.; Iserles, A.; Ockendon, J.; Olver, P.J.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521659925
- ISBN
- 9780521659925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.61
€ 65.61