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Frontiers: Twentieth Century Physics

by: S. Adams

The revolution in twentieth century physics has changed the way we think about space, time and matter and our own place in the universe. It has offered answers to many of the big questions of existence, such as the ultimate nature of things and the how the universe came into being. It has...

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Physics & Mechanics

Physics & Mechanics

Atmosphere, space and satellites, The earth and the solar system, Sound and hearing, Light and vision, Heat, fuel and power, Physics and mechanics, Magnetism and electricity, Water, rivers and oceans, Energy from sun and atom, The world of plants, The world of animals, The world of man.

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A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms: With Applications in Physics and Engineering

by: J.F. James

Fourier transform theory is of central importance in a vast range of applications in physical science, engineering, and applied mathematics. This new edition of a successful student text provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of Fourier transforms, using qualitative arguments...

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Creating Modern Probability: Its Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy in Historical...

by: Jan Von Plato

This is the only book to chart the history and development of modern probability theory. It shows how in the first thirty years of this century probability theory became a mathematical science. The author also traces the development of probabilistic concepts and theories in statistical and...

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Advanced Astrophysics

by: Neb Duric

This book develops the basic underlying physics required for a fuller, richer understanding of the science of astrophysics and the important astronomical phenomena it describes. The cosmos manifests phenomena in which physics can appear in its most extreme, and therefore more insightful, forms. A...

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Theoretical Astrophysics: v. 3: Galaxies and Cosmologies

by: T. Padmanabhan

This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it goes on to cover important topics including the theory of galactic structure...

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The Five Ages of the Universe: Inside the Physics of Eternity

by: Fred Adams

Is it possible to know the complete life story of the universe from beginning to end? A study has defined the essential mechanisms of astrophysics so that science can determine the five ages the universe will go through. This text investigates the nature of complexity in each of the five eras.

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Concepts of Modern Physics

by: Arthur Beiser

"Modern Physics" is the most up-to-date, accessible presentation of modern physics available. The book is intended to be used in a one-semester course covering modern physics for students who have already had basic physics and calculus courses. The balance of the book leans more toward ideas than...

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Explaining the Universe: The New Age of Physics

by: John M. Charap

In this fascinating book, John Charap offers a panoramic view of the physicist's world as the twenty-first century opens - a view that is entirely different from the one that greeted the twentieth century. We have learned that the universe is billions of galaxies larger than we imagined - and...

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GCSE Physics

This brand new series of the unique timed revision programme contains a wealth of new features to ensure the information sinks in fast and that you get the best results in the shortest time. Each timed revision guide is divided into manageable 'day' sections and covers essential GCSE topics in...