This manual pertains to a publication titled "Mad about Modern Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities," authored by Franklin Potter and Christopher Jargodzki. This engaging work delves into the realm of modern physics, offering a collection of mind-bending challenges, paradoxes, and curiosities. It serves as a sequel to the popular "Mad About Physics," promising hours of entertaining and intellectually stimulating engagement. The book addresses hundreds of questions, such as the potential health effects of fluorescent lights and the definition of a fuel cell, while also providing a wealth of scientific trivia.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information for understanding and exploring the subject matter presented. It covers a wide range of topics within modern physics, illustrated with diagrams and other visuals to enhance comprehension. This resource is designed to educate and captivate a broad audience, including students, educators, and general science enthusiasts. The manual is presented in English and comprises 312 pages.
More mind-bending fun in physics
The sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions ("Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?", "What is a fuel cell?"), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this fascinating physics compendium will educate and captivate students, teachers, and science buffs alike.
FRANKLIN POTTER, Ph.D., is a retired physicist from the University of California at Irvine. He continues to conduct research in elementary particle physics and cosmology, as well as consult in physics education.
CHRISTOPHER JARGODZKI, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics at Central Missouri State University. He is also founder and director of Center for Cooperative Phenomena. He was born and raised in Poland, and received his Ph.D. in quantum field theory from the University of California at Irvine.
Author: Potter, Franklin
Author: Jargodzki, Christopher
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: Mad about Modern Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities
Pages: 00312 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00312 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-05-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471448556
Category: Science : Physics - General
Category: Science : History
More mind-bending fun in physics
The sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions ("Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?", "What is a fuel cell?"), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this fascinating physics compendium will educate and captivate students, teachers, and science buffs alike.
FRANKLIN POTTER, Ph.D., is a retired physicist from the University of California at Irvine. He continues to conduct research in elementary particle physics and cosmology, as well as consult in physics education.
CHRISTOPHER JARGODZKI, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics at Central Missouri State University. He is also founder and director of Center for Cooperative Phenomena. He was born and raised in Poland, and received his Ph.D. in quantum field theory from the University of California at Irvine.
Author: Potter, Franklin
Author: Jargodzki, Christopher
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: Mad about Modern Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities
Pages: 00312 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00312 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-05-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471448556
Category: Science : Physics - General
Category: Science : History
