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For the love of physics : from the end of the rainbow to the edge of time-- a journey through the wonders of physics / Walter Lewin with Warren Goldstein.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Free Press, 2011.Description: xvi, 302 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781439108277 (hardcover)
  • 1439108277 (hardcover)
  • 9781451607130 (pbk.)
  • 145160713X (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530.092
LOC classification:
  • B QC 16 L672L 2011
Contents:
From the nucleus to deep space -- Measurements, uncertainties, and the stars -- Bodies in motion -- The magic of drinking with a straw -- Over and under--outside and inside--the rainbow -- The harmonies of strings and winds -- The wonders of electricity -- The mysteries of magnetism -- Energy conservation--plus ðca change . . . -- X-rays from outer space! -- X-ray ballooning, the early days -- Cosmic catastrophes, neutron stars, and black holes -- Celestial ballet -- X-ray bursters! -- Ways of seeing.
Summary: Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Vol info Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Recursos Regionales Recursos Regionales (2do. Piso) B QC 16 L672L 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000100235

Includes index.

Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students.

From the nucleus to deep space -- Measurements, uncertainties, and the stars -- Bodies in motion -- The magic of drinking with a straw -- Over and under--outside and inside--the rainbow -- The harmonies of strings and winds -- The wonders of electricity -- The mysteries of magnetism -- Energy conservation--plus ðca change . . . -- X-rays from outer space! -- X-ray ballooning, the early days -- Cosmic catastrophes, neutron stars, and black holes -- Celestial ballet -- X-ray bursters! -- Ways of seeing.

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