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Der jugendliche Einstein und Aarau - Einsteins letztes Schuljahr - Relativitat, Brownsche Bewegung, Lichtquanten und... Der jugendliche Einstein und Aarau - Einsteins letztes Schuljahr - Relativitat, Brownsche Bewegung, Lichtquanten und Astrophysik (German, Paperback, 2005 ed.)
Herbert Hunziker
R899 R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Save R64 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Es darf als gesichert gelten, dass Einstein bereits 1895-1896, wAhrend er sich an der Aargauischen Kantonsschule auf die MaturitAtsprA1/4fung vorbereitete, erste Ideen zur RelativitAtstheorie entwickelte. Die Publikation befasst sich eingehend mit der Aarauer Zeit des spAter zu Weltruhm gelangten Physikers und bespricht die grundlegenden Ideen seiner Arbeiten von 1905, die diesen Weltruhm begrA1/4ndeten.
Aus dem Inhalt:
- Kommentierte Originalabdrucke dreier vom siebzehnjAhrigen Einstein verfasster MaturitAtsprA1/4fungsarbeiten
- Spezielle RelativitAtstheorie: Eine Aoebung im Aoeberwinden von Denkgewohnheiten
- Aoeber die Herkunft der Speziellen RelativitAtstheorie
- Einsteins Analyse der Brownschen Bewegung
- Einstein und die BegrA1/4ndung der Quantentheorie
- RelativitAtstheorie und der Friedhof der Sterne
Beitragsautoren: Domenico Giulini, Herbert Hunziker, Walter Pfeifer, Heinrich Staehelin, Norbert Straumann

The Illustrated Brief History Of Time - the beautifully illustrated edition of Professor Stephen Hawking's bestselling... The Illustrated Brief History Of Time - the beautifully illustrated edition of Professor Stephen Hawking's bestselling masterpiece (Hardcover)
Stephen Hawking 2
R796 R659 Discovery Miles 6 590 Save R137 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Professor Stephen Hawking is generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. Here, his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time is illustrated to bring his theories to life in a clear, captivating and visually engaging way. 'This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe, while marvelling at his mind' - The Sunday Times 'Stephen Hawking can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit...' - Observer 'Exceptional writing explaining the mysteries and beauty of our universe. The book is very fascinating and highly enjoyable. Highly recommended' - ***** Reader review 'This book is mind blowing' - ***** Reader review 'A masterpiece' - ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************************** Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world-renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders. In this edition, Professor Hawking explains his complex theories through a fresh visual dimension. Over 150 stunning colour illustrations have been specially commissioned for this purpose to help the reader understand what have become popular mythic images of our century, but which nonetheless remain difficult, abstract ideas to grasp. This stunning gift edition also includes a new appendix with updates to the text and tributes to Stephen Hawking.

Cauldrons in the Cosmos - Nuclear Astrophysics (Paperback): Claus E. Rolfs, William S. Rodney Cauldrons in the Cosmos - Nuclear Astrophysics (Paperback)
Claus E. Rolfs, William S. Rodney
R1,638 Discovery Miles 16 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nuclear astrophysics is, in essence, a science that attempts to understand and explain the physical universe beyond the Earth by studying its smallest particles. "Cauldrons in the Cosmos," by Claus E. Rolfs and William S. Rodney, serves as a basic introduction to these endeavors. From the major discoveries in the field to a discussion of the makeup of stars to an explanation of standard lab techniques, this text provides students and scientists alike a thorough and fascinating survey of the accomplishments, goals, and methods of nuclear astrophysics. A classic in its field, "Cauldrons in the Cosmos" will surely remain an important reference in nuclear astrophysics for years to come.
"One could not wish for a better account of the current state of knowledge (and uncertainty) about nuclear reactions in stars."--B. E. J. Pagel, "Nature
""Written in an informal style that those uninitiated into the jargon of nuclear astrophysics and astronomy will find readable and illuminating. . . . A useful and long-awaited introduction to nuclear astrophysics."--G. J. Mathews, "Science
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New Phenomena And New States Of Matter In The Universe: From Quarks To Cosmos (Hardcover): Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos,... New Phenomena And New States Of Matter In The Universe: From Quarks To Cosmos (Hardcover)
Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos, Peter Otto Hess, Thomas Boller
R3,351 Discovery Miles 33 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent discoveries in astronomy and relativistic astrophysics as well as experiments on particle and nuclear physics have blurred the traditional boundaries of physics. It is believed that at the birth of the Universe, a whirlwind of matter and antimatter, of quarks and exotic leptons, briefly appeared and merged into a sea of energy. The new phenomena and new states of matter in the Universe revealed the deep connection between quarks and the Cosmos. Motivated by these themes, this book discusses different topics: gravitational waves, dark matter, dark energy, exotic contents of compact stars, high-energy and gamma-ray astrophysics, heavy ion collisions and the formation of the quark-gluon plasma in the early Universe. The book presents some of the latest researches on these fascinating themes and is useful for experts and students in the field.

Where did That Number Come From? - Chronological Histories and Derivations of Numbers Important in Science (Paperback): Brian... Where did That Number Come From? - Chronological Histories and Derivations of Numbers Important in Science (Paperback)
Brian Stedjee
R383 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Astrophysics of Neutron Stars (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992): R.S. Wadhwa Astrophysics of Neutron Stars (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)
R.S. Wadhwa; Edited by G. Boerner; Vladimir M. Lipunov
R1,889 Discovery Miles 18 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The existence of neutron stars was not only a brilliant theoretical prediction, but also one of the most unexpected and astonishing discoveries of all heavenly bodies. Twenty-five years after the remarkable event of their discovery, neutron stars, which are the densest, the most strongly magnetized, and the most rapid ly rotating bodies in the Galaxy, remain objects of intense interest. This book is a revised and enlarged version of the original Russian edition. The last five years were marked by the discovery of a supernova in the closest galaxy and dozens of X-ray sources and millisecond pulsars, which apparently confirm the validity of the basic ideas underlying these discoveries. The author has concentrated on the astrophysical manifestations of neutron stars, which are believed mainly to be associated with the nature of their interaction with their surroundings. Naturally, this approach does not leave much room for a detailed description of the internal structure of these stars. Fortunately, there exists an excellent monograph by S. L. Shapiro and S. A. Teukolsky (Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars, Wiley, New York 1985) which deals mainly with the purely physical problems. Moreover, the publication of such a book in the West partly makes amends for the lack of information about the work being done by Soviet scientists in this field."

The Story of Our Amazing Universe (Hardcover): Athar Shareef The Story of Our Amazing Universe (Hardcover)
Athar Shareef
R1,129 Discovery Miles 11 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Our Universe is amazing. This is its story, told in simple language. The story tells how the Universe came to be what it is today. It starts with the Big Bang and describes how stars, black holes, and our solar system developed. It explores the evolution of life on Earth and investigates the possibility of extra-terrestrial life. It peers into the future and wonders about the Universe's likely old age and death, or whatever else may be its end. The challenge the book takes up is to explain all of this, including some of the astonishing concepts we have in science, such as Einstein's theories of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, using virtually no mathematics and without dumbing-down. All are described narratively and explained using examples and anecdotes. The book is written for young people with a thirst for learning about the science of space, as well as for 'grown-ups' who want a better understanding of this fascinating subject.

The Power of Metaphysics - A Change in Lifestyle in Just 27 Days. Make Use of the Principles of Attraction and Manifestation... The Power of Metaphysics - A Change in Lifestyle in Just 27 Days. Make Use of the Principles of Attraction and Manifestation (2022 Guide for Beginners) (Paperback)
Alger Jordan
R623 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R122 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
What's Eating the Universe? - And Other Cosmic Questions (Paperback): Paul Davies What's Eating the Universe? - And Other Cosmic Questions (Paperback)
Paul Davies
R443 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R69 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combining the latest scientific advances with storytelling skills unmatched in the cosmos, an award-winning astrophysicist and popular writer leads us on a tour of some of the greatest mysteries of our universe. In the constellation of Eridanus, there lurks a cosmic mystery: It's as if something has taken a huge bite out of the universe. But what is the culprit? The hole in the universe is just one of many puzzles keeping cosmologists busy. Supermassive black holes, bubbles of nothingness gobbling up space, monster universes swallowing others-these and many other bizarre ideas are being pursued by scientists. Due to breathtaking progress in astronomy, the history of our universe is now better understood than the history of our own planet. But these advances have uncovered some startling riddles. In this electrifying new book, renowned cosmologist and author Paul Davies lucidly explains what we know about the cosmos and its enigmas, exploring the tantalizing-and sometimes terrifying-possibilities that lie before us. As Davies guides us through the audacious research offering mind-bending solutions to these and other mysteries, he leads us up to the greatest outstanding conundrum of all: Why does the universe even exist in the first place? And how did a system of mindless, purposeless particles manage to bring forth conscious, thinking beings? Filled with wit and wonder, What's Eating the Universe? is a dazzling tour of cosmic questions, sure to entertain, enchant, and inspire us all.

The Outer Heliosphere: The Next Frontiers, Volume 11 (Hardcover, 1st ed): E Marsch, H.-J. Fahr, K. Scherer The Outer Heliosphere: The Next Frontiers, Volume 11 (Hardcover, 1st ed)
E Marsch, H.-J. Fahr, K. Scherer; Edited by H. Fichtner
R4,633 Discovery Miles 46 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The eleventh COSPAR colloquium The Outer Heliosphere: The Next Frontiers was held in Potsdam, Germany, from 24-28 July, 2000, and is the second dedicated to this subject after the first one held in Warsaw, Poland in 1989.
Roughly a century has passed after the first ideas by Oliver Lodge, George Francis Fitzgerald and Kristan Birkeland about particle clouds emanating from the Sun and interacting with the Earth environment. Only a few decades after the formulation of the concepts of a continuous solar corpuscular radiation by Ludwig Bierman and a solar wind by Eugene Parker, heliospheric physics has evolved into an important branch of astrophysical research. Numerous spacecraft missions have increased the knowledge about the heliosphere tremendously. Now, at the beginning of a new millenium it seems possible, by newly developed propulasion technologies to send a spacecraft beyond the boundaries of the heliosphere. Such an Interstellar Proce will start the in-situ exploration of interstellar space and, thus, can be considered as the first true astrophysical spacecraft. The year 2000 appeared to be a highly welcome occassion to review the achievements since the last COSPAR Colloquia 11 years ago, to summarize the present developments and to give new impulse for future activities in heliospheric research.

Quantum Cosmology (Hardcover): Paulo Vargas Moniz Quantum Cosmology (Hardcover)
Paulo Vargas Moniz
R2,875 R2,319 Discovery Miles 23 190 Save R556 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
When the Sun Darkens (Paperback): Jason M. Breshears When the Sun Darkens (Paperback)
Jason M. Breshears
R384 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Numerous times throughout Earth's history there have been major cataclysmic events. These events have resulted in large-scale climactic changes, mythological stories of floods and visitations from the skies, and sometimes the complete extinction of life. The major planetary body that has caused much of this carnage has been referred to by many names. Jason Breshears has termed it Phoenix, based on his research into the distant past and what it was usually called by witnesses. By piecing together ancient documents from the most reputable sources available, we have, in this book, the most extensive and accurate rendering of the cycle of the Phoenix, including when it will come again. Some of us, according to the author, will live to see its return. Beyond the foundational scientific evidence, the author ties in various Bible prophecies that relate directly to it. Many books exist on this subject, but few have broken new ground like this one, due to the extensive research involved.

Treo Model of Structure and Working of Universe - Cosmic Code (Paperback): Dr Ashok Saxena Treo Model of Structure and Working of Universe - Cosmic Code (Paperback)
Dr Ashok Saxena
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Astronomy for Amateurs (Paperback): Camille Flammarion Astronomy for Amateurs (Paperback)
Camille Flammarion
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Life Sciences, Volume 20 - Life Support Systems Studies I (Paperback): R.M. Wheeler Life Sciences, Volume 20 - Life Support Systems Studies I (Paperback)
R.M. Wheeler
R2,060 Discovery Miles 20 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Paperback. This publication contains 36 papers presented at four symposia during the Thirty-first COSPAR Scientific Assembly held in Birmingham, UK during 1996. Papers reflect the following symposia themes: life science support system studies; production, processing and waste recycling in a CELSS (Controlled Ecological Life Support System); biological effects of closure and recycling in a CELSS; nutrition and productivity for bioregenerative life support; integration of bioregenerative and physical/chemical processes for space life support systems. Findings presented in this volume will be a valuable resource for CELSS researchers for many years to come.

A Quotidian Quash - From Mental Hygiene to Mental Health 1969-2012 (Paperback): Dorian Redus A Quotidian Quash - From Mental Hygiene to Mental Health 1969-2012 (Paperback)
Dorian Redus
R686 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R108 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Quantum Fields - From the Hubble to the Planck Scale (Paperback): Michael Kachelriess Quantum Fields - From the Hubble to the Planck Scale (Paperback)
Michael Kachelriess
R1,261 Discovery Miles 12 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book introduces quantum field theory, together with its most important applications to cosmology and astroparticle physics, in a coherent framework. The path integral approach is employed right from the start, and the use of Green functions and generating functionals is illustrated first in quantum mechanics and then in scalar field theory. Massless spin one and two fields are discussed on an equal footing, and gravity is presented as a gauge theory in close analogy with the Yang-Mills case. Concepts relevant to modern research such as helicity methods, effective theories, decoupling, or the stability of the electroweak vacuum are introduced. Various applications such as topological defects, dark matter, baryogenesis, processes in external gravitational fields, inflation and black holes help students to bridge the gap between undergraduate courses and the research literature.

Compact Objects in Astrophysics - White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Max Camenzind Compact Objects in Astrophysics - White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Max Camenzind
R2,333 Discovery Miles 23 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Compact objects are an important class of astronomical objects in current research. Supermassive black holes play an important role in the understanding of the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Old white dwarfs are nowadays used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers of neutron stars and black holes are the sources of intense gravitational waves which will be measured in the next ten years by gravitational wave detectors.

Camenzind's Compact Objects in Astrophysics gives a comprehensive introduction and up-to-date overview about the physical processes behind these objects, covering the field from the beginning to most recent results, including all relevant observations.

After a presentation of the taxonomy of compact objects, the basic principles of general relativity are given. The author then discusses in detail the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars (including the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter), the gravitational field of rapidly rotating compact objects, rotating black holes (including ray tracing and black hole magnetospheres), gravitational waves, and the new understanding of accretion processes by means of the magnetorotational instability of accretion disks.
This modern treatise of compact object astrophysics uses the 3+1 split approach to Einstein's equations, and to relativistic hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. In each chapter problems and solutions help deepen the understanding of the subject. Both advanced students and researchers will appreciate this book as an advanced textbook and reference on this fascinating field of astrophysics.

The Euroschool on Exotic Beams, Vol. VI (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022): Silvia M. Lenzi, Dolores Cortina-Gil The Euroschool on Exotic Beams, Vol. VI (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Silvia M. Lenzi, Dolores Cortina-Gil
R1,524 Discovery Miles 15 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is based on the lectures given at the "Euroschool on Exotic Beams" and collects contributions which address topics from the traditional core of the field of exotic nuclei like nuclear structure far from stability, discussing recent theoretical developments and state-of-the-art experimental methods. It provides also new perspectives in nuclear astrophysics and in applied areas such as gamma-ray emission imaging. The contributions are written with a pedagogical approach and carefully edited in order to provide the readership with a clear and fluent reading. The book is intended for PhD students and young researchers who are approaching the new research lines in nuclear physics with exotic nuclei. Only basics concepts on quantum mechanics and nuclear physics are requested to follow and master the covered arguments.

The World's First and Worst Theory - Religion Examined (Paperback): Konnor Todd Wright The World's First and Worst Theory - Religion Examined (Paperback)
Konnor Todd Wright
R502 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R67 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Big Bang - The Origin of the Expanding Universe (Questions and Answers About the Big Bang Theory) (Paperback): Efrain Atkins Big Bang - The Origin of the Expanding Universe (Questions and Answers About the Big Bang Theory) (Paperback)
Efrain Atkins
R500 R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Save R92 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fundamentals of Astrophysics (Hardcover): Mervin Williamson Fundamentals of Astrophysics (Hardcover)
Mervin Williamson
R3,730 R3,219 Discovery Miles 32 190 Save R511 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Astrophysics In The Xxi Century With Compact Stars (Hardcover): Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos, Fridolin Weber Astrophysics In The Xxi Century With Compact Stars (Hardcover)
Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos, Fridolin Weber
R3,347 Discovery Miles 33 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There are reasons to believe the 21st century will be the best ever for astrophysics: the James Webb Space Telescope will extend nearly twenty times the present observational limit of visible light; neutrino massiveness opens a new window for exploration on dark energy and dark matter physics and is expected to provide insights into the fate of the Universe; the Higgs boson may allow for an understanding of the weakness of gravity; gravitational waves produced at the birth of the Universe and by compact stellar objects (supermassive black holes, black hole/neutron star mergers, gamma-ray bursts, white dwarf inspirals) have unveiled a new area of astronomy. Against this background, compact stars, the theme of this volume, present unique astrophysical laboratories for probing the fabric of space-time and the building blocks of matter and their interactions at physical regimes not attainable in terrestrial laboratories.

Interior Modelling of Massive Stars in Multiple Systems (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021): Cole Johnston Interior Modelling of Massive Stars in Multiple Systems (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Cole Johnston
R4,601 Discovery Miles 46 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis by Cole Johnston brings novel insights into the inner workings of young massive stars. By bridging the observational fields of binary stars and asteroseismology this thesis uses state of the art statistical techniques to scrutinise theories of modern stellar astrophysics. Developing upon the commonly used isochrone fitting methodology, the author introduces the idea of isochrone cloud fitting in order to account for the full breadth of physics observed in stars. The author combines this methodology with gravity mode asteroseismic analysis to asses the level of chemical mixing deep within the stellar core in order to determine the star's age and core mass. Wrapped into a robust statistical framework to account for correlations, this methodology is employed to analyse individual stars, multiple systems, and clusters alike to demonstrate that chemical mixing has dramatic impact on stellar structure and evolution.

Intense Shock Waves on Earth and in Space (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021): Vladimir Fortov Intense Shock Waves on Earth and in Space (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Vladimir Fortov
R4,660 Discovery Miles 46 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the non-traditional branches of physics and mechanics of shock waves that have arisen recently in connection with the intensive study of these waves in a wide variety of phenomena - from nuclear matter to clusters of galaxies. The book is devoted to the various physical phenomena and properties of intense shock waves. The author addresses methods of generation, diagnostics, as well as theoretical methods for describing shock waves at extremely high pressures and temperatures in laboratory and quasi-laboratory conditions. The state of materials with high energy density generated by shock wave compression is discussed. In addition, the book aims to systematize, generalize, and describe from a universal viewpoint the extensive theoretical and experimental material on the physics of high energy densities - the physics and mechanics of intense shock waves. The book is based on lectures delivered by the author at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Higher School of Physics of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation, as well as overviews presented at many scientific conferences and symposia. It is useful to a wide range of researchers in natural sciences, giving them access to original works and allowing them to navigate the fascinating problems of the modern science of intense shock waves.

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