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1) The amazing story of quantum mechanics: a math-free exploration of the science that made our world
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Most of us are unaware of how much we depend on quantum mechanics on a day-to-day basis. Using illustrations and examples from science fiction pulp magazines and comic books, The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics explains the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underlie the world we live in.
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Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
245 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A physics professor reveals the invisible science behind the functioning of everyday things and activities that we often take for granted, including how electricity is transported from a power station to our toasters and what really makes digital ?clouds? and electric cars function.
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Spectacular second edition.
Physical Desc
xx, 424 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
An exploration of the science behind the powers of popular comic superheroes reveals how differences between Krypton and Earth might enable some of Superman's abilities, the number of hamburgers that Flash would need to run at supersonic speeds, and more.