An engaging book for the Physics aficionado
'For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics’ by Walter Lewin is an engaging book which tries to explain the concepts of the subject in a unique and interactive manner. We all go through physics exams and study its concepts, but have you ever wondered what these concepts actually mean to our race, to our planet and their importance for our existence? This takes you on a journey and explains you the physics behind every natural concept from Rainbows to the concept of time. This book is an engaging and entertaining attempt at explaining the different and difficult concepts of physics to a layman.
Understand Physics in detail.
Physics is indeed a beautiful subject with a great amount of concepts involved and complex theories that never cease to amaze us. Through this book, author tries to portray the simplicity and the beauty of the subject in a lucid manner. Not only does it include simple to understand terms, it also manages to incorporate fun and ease of learning in an otherwise tricky subject .For example, the book starts with thoughts about the colour of the sky and clouds and then digs deep into the concepts that are involved behind the vivid colours of skies and clouds.
This book helps you understand the concepts of physics used around you
This book explains many different concepts like nucleus, measurements, starts, bodies in motion, rainbow, strings, electricity, magnetic force, X-rays, winds and space etc. It gives answer to many questions that usually have complex answers and it also solves many queries such as 'Why are we short when we stand but taller when we lie down?’ among others. This book is an ideal companion for Physics lovers.
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Product Details
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Taxmann Publications Private Limited (7 February 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 145160713X
- ISBN-13: 978-1451607130
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.8 x 21.4 cm
About the Author
About the Author: Walter H. G. Lewin was born on 28 January 1936. He is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics at the MIT. He was born in Netherlands. He has obtained his PhD in nuclear physics in the year 1965. His awards include NASA award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in the year 1978 and Alexander von Humboldt Award in the years 1984 and 1991. Warren Goldstein, a contributor for this book, has contributed other books such as A Brief History of American Sports and Anatomy of Baseball (Sport in American Life).
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"Fascinating...A delightful scientific memoir combined with a memorable introduction to physics."--"Kirkus"
"As the hundreds of thousands of studentswho have witnessed [Lewin's] lectures in person or online can attest, thisclassroom wizard transforms textbook formulas into magic...Lewin's rarecreativity shines through...a passport to adventure." --"Booklist"
In this fun, engaging and accessible book, Walter Lewin, a superhero of the classroom, uses his powers for Good - ours! The authors' share the joy of learning that the world is a knowable place."--James Kakalios, Professor and author of The Physics of Superheroes and The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics About the Author
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