Six easy pieces : essentials of physics explained by its most brilliant teacher
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Six easy pieces : essentials of physics explained by its most brilliant teacher
（Helix books）
Addison-Wesley, c1995
- : hbk
- : 6 CD
- : set
- : pbk
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6 easy pieces
Available at 74 libraries
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: pbk ISBN 9780201408256
Description
Designed for non-scientists, Six Easy Pieces is an unparalleled introduction to the world of physics by one of the greatest teachers of all time.. }Richard P. Feynman (19181988) was widely recognized as the most creative physicist of the postWorld War II period. His career was extraordinarily expansive. From his contributions to the development of the atomic bomb a Los Alamos during World War II to his work in quantum electrodynamics, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1965, Feynman was celebrated for his brilliant and irreverent approach to physics.It was Feynmans outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 19611963, Feynman, at the California Institute of Technology, delivered a series of lectures that revolutionized the teaching of physics around the world. Six Easy Pieces, taken from the famous Lectures on Physics, represents the most accessible material from this series. In these six chapters, Feynman introduces the general reader to the following topics: atoms, basic physics, the relationship of physics to other topics, energy, gravitation, and quantum force.
With his dazzling and inimitable wit, Feynman presents each discussion without equations or technical jargon.Readers will remember howusing ice water and rubberFeynman demonstrated with stunning simplicity to a nationally televised audience the physics of the 1986 Challenger disaster. It is precisely this abilitythe clear and direct illustration of complex theoriesthat made Richard Feynman one of the most distinguished educators in the world. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, Six Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible scientists of our time. }
Table of Contents
- Introduction by Paul Davies
- Atoms In Motion
- Introduction
- Matter Is Made From Atoms
- Atomic Processes
- Chemical Reactions
- Basic Physics
- Introduction
- Physics Before
- Quantum Physics
- Nuclei and Particles
- The Relation Of Physics To Other Sciences
- Introduction
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Astronomy
- Geology
- Psychology
- How Did It Get That Way?
- Conservation Of Energy
- What Is Energy?
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Other Forms of Energy
- The Theory Of Gravitation
- Planetary Motions
- Keplers Laws
- Development of Dynamics
- Newtons Law of Gravitation
- Universal Gravitation
- Cavendishs Experiment
- What Is Gravity?
- Gravity and Relativity
- Quantum Behavior
- Atomic Mechanics
- An Experiment with Bullets
- An Experiment with Waves
- An Experiment with Electrons
- The Interface of Electron Waves
- Watching the Electrons
- First Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- The Uncertainty Principle.
- Volume
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: set ISBN 9780201408966
Description
For non-scientific readers eager to experience Richard Feynman's individual brand of science, this book and collection of audio CDs, featuring the author's voice, provides six non-technical, introductory lectures from his "Lectures in Physics". These lectures are also available in a package containing the book and 6 audio cassettes (0-201-40956-9), and the book is available individually (0-201-40955-0).
Table of Contents
- "Atoms in Motion"
- "Basic Physics"
- "The Relation of Physics to other Sciences"
- "Conservation of Energy"
- "The Theory of Gravitation"
- "Quantum Behaviour".
- Volume
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: hbk ISBN 9780201409550
Description
Designed for non-scientists, Six Easy Pieces is an unparalleled introduction to the world of physics by one of the greatest teachers of all time.. }Richard P. Feynman (19181988) was widely recognized as the most creative physicist of the postWorld War II period. His career was extraordinarily expansive. From his contributions to the development of the atomic bomb a Los Alamos during World War II to his work in quantum electrodynamics, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1965, Feynman was celebrated for his brilliant and irreverent approach to physics.It was Feynmans outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 19611963, Feynman, at the California Institute of Technology, delivered a series of lectures that revolutionized the teaching of physics around the world. Six Easy Pieces, taken from the famous Lectures on Physics, represents the most accessible material from this series. In these six chapters, Feynman introduces the general reader to the following topics: atoms, basic physics, the relationship of physics to other topics, energy, gravitation, and quantum force.
With his dazzling and inimitable wit, Feynman presents each discussion without equations or technical jargon.Readers will remember howusing ice water and rubberFeynman demonstrated with stunning simplicity to a nationally televised audience the physics of the 1986 Challenger disaster. It is precisely this abilitythe clear and direct illustration of complex theoriesthat made Richard Feynman one of the most distinguished educators in the world. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, Six Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible scientists of our time. }
Table of Contents
- Introduction by Paul Davies
- Atoms In Motion
- Introduction
- Matter Is Made From Atoms
- Atomic Processes
- Chemical Reactions
- Basic Physics
- Introduction
- Physics Before
- Quantum Physics
- Nuclei and Particles
- The Relation Of Physics To Other Sciences
- Introduction
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Astronomy
- Geology
- Psychology
- How Did It Get That Way?
- Conservation Of Energy
- What Is Energy?
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Other Forms of Energy
- The Theory Of Gravitation
- Planetary Motions
- Keplers Laws
- Development of Dynamics
- Newtons Law of Gravitation
- Universal Gravitation
- Cavendishs Experiment
- What Is Gravity?
- Gravity and Relativity
- Quantum Behavior
- Atomic Mechanics
- An Experiment with Bullets
- An Experiment with Waves
- An Experiment with Electrons
- The Interface of Electron Waves
- Watching the Electrons
- First Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- The Uncertainty Principle.
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