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Physics: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Physics, the fundamental science of matter and energy, encompasses
all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and
underlies much of the technology around us. Understanding the
physics of our universe is an essential aspect of humanity's quest
to understand our environment and our place within it. Doing
physics enables us to explore the interaction between environment
and human society, and can help us to work towards the future
sustainability of the planet. This Very Short Introduction provides
an overview of how this pervasive science came to be and how it
works: who funds it, how physicists are trained and how they think,
and how physics supports the technology we all use. Sidney
Perkowitz presents the theories and outcomes of pure and applied
physics from ideas of the Greek natural philosophers to modern
quantum mechanics, cosmology, digital electronics and energy
production. Considering its most consequential experiments,
including recent results in elementary particles, gravitational
waves and materials science, he also discusses outside the lab, the
effects of physics on society, culture, and humanity's vision of
its place in the universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books
are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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