Six Easy Pieces: The Fundamentals Of Physics Explained

Six Easy Pieces: The Fundamentals Of Physics Explained

BookThe Feynman Lectures On Physics
Preface byDavid L. Goodstein, Gerry Neugebauer
Introduction byPaul Davies (3)
Copyright Holder (Introduction/Prologue)Paul Davies (3)
PublisherPenguin Books
Cover Art byAndy Bridge
Printed byClays Ltd, St Ives plc
Author photo/portraitCalifornia Institute of Technology
First Published byAddison-Wesley
Copyright HolderCalifornia Institute of Technology
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
LocationLondon, UK
First Printing in Country1998
Copyright1963
Copyright1989
Copyright1995
Pages / Font144 pages
ISBN0-14-027666-1
Barcode9 780140 276664
EAN 590101
ChaptersIntroduction by Paul Davies Special Preface Feynman's Preface One: Atoms in Motion Introduction Matter is made of atoms Atomic processes Chemical reactions Two: Basic Physics Introduction Physics before 1920 Quantum physics Nuclei and particles Three: The Relation of Physics to Other Sciences Introduction Chemistry Biology Astronomy Geology Psychology How did it get that way? Four: Conservation of Energy What is energy? Gravitational potential energy Kinetic energy Other forms of energy Five: The Theory of Gravitation Planetary motions Kepler's laws Development of dynamics Newton's law of gravitation Universal gravitation Cavendish's experiment What is gravity? Gravity and relativity Six: Quantum Behaviour Atomic mechanics An experiment with bullets An experiment with waves An experiment with electrons The interface of electron waves Watching the electrons First principles of quantum mechanics The uncertainty principle Index
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