For the love of physics : from the end of the rainbow to the edge of time-- a journey through the wonders of physics

For the love of physics : from the end of the rainbow to the edge of time-- a journey through the wonders of physics /

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lewin, Walter H. G.
Other Authors: Goldstein, Warren
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Free Press, 2011.
Edition:First Free Press hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Lewin, Walter H. G.
Physicists > Massachusetts > Biography.
College teachers > Massachusetts > Biography.
Physics > Study and teaching > Netherlands.
Physics > Study and teaching > Massachusetts.
Physicists.
College teachers.
Physics > Study and teaching.
Physics.
Massachusetts.
Netherlands.
Biographies.
Table of 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 ça 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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