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Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics: 26 Surprising Insights
Thanu Padmanabhan
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Description for Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics: 26 Surprising Insights
Paperback. Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 302 pages, 43 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
This book addresses a fascinating set of questions in theoretical physics which will both entertain and enlighten all students, teachers and researchers and other physics aficionados. These range from Newtonian mechanics to quantum field theory and cover several puzzling issues that do not appear in standard textbooks. Some topics cover conceptual conundrums, the solutions to which lead to surprising insights; some correct popular misconceptions in the textbook discussion of certain topics; others illustrate deep connections between apparently unconnected domains of theoretical physics; and a few provide remarkably simple derivations of results which are not often appreciated. The connoisseur of theoretical ... Read more
This book addresses a fascinating set of questions in theoretical physics which will both entertain and enlighten all students, teachers and researchers and other physics aficionados. These range from Newtonian mechanics to quantum field theory and cover several puzzling issues that do not appear in standard textbooks. Some topics cover conceptual conundrums, the solutions to which lead to surprising insights; some correct popular misconceptions in the textbook discussion of certain topics; others illustrate deep connections between apparently unconnected domains of theoretical physics; and a few provide remarkably simple derivations of results which are not often appreciated. The connoisseur of theoretical ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319134420
SKU
V9783319134420
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About Thanu Padmanabhan
Professor Padmanabhan, theoretical physicist and cosmologist, is currently a Distinguished Professor at IUCAA, Pune, India. A gifted researcher and teacher, he has published nearly 250 technical papers and authored ten books which have made significant impact. His research has won prizes six times in recent years from the Gravity Research Foundation, USA including the First Award in 2008. He is ... Read more
Reviews for Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics: 26 Surprising Insights
“It would be hard to find someone who would learn nothing from this book. … I think that most physicists would both benefit from and enjoy working through the arguments … presented here. … I recommend it highly.” (Phillip Helbig, The Observatory, Vol. 136 (1250), February, 2016) “In Thanu Padmanabhan’s new book, Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics: 26 Surprising ... Read more