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Drawing Physics: 2,600 Years Of Discovery From Thales To Higgs (Mit Press),New
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Drawings And Short Essays Offer Engaging And Accessible Explanations Of Key Ideas In Physics, From Triangulation To Relativity And Beyond.Humans Have Been Trying To Understand The Physical Universe Since Antiquity. Aristotle Had One Vision (The Realm Of The Celestial Spheres Is Perfect), And Einstein Another (All Motion Is Relativistic). More Often Than Not, These Different Understandings Begin With A Simple Drawing, A Premathematical Picture Of Reality. Such Drawings Are A Humble But Effective Tool Of The Physicist'S Craft, Part Of The Tradition Of Thinking, Teaching, And Learning Passed Down Through The Centuries. This Book Uses Drawings To Help Explain Fiftyone Key Ideas Of Physics Accessibly And Engagingly. Don Lemons, A Professor Of Physics And Author Of Several Physics Books, Pairs Short, Elegantly Written Essays With Simple Drawings That Together Convey Important Concepts From The History Of Physical Science.Lemons Proceeds Chronologically, Beginning With Thales' Discovery Of Triangulation, The Pythagorean Monocord, And Archimedes' Explanation Of Balance. He Continues Through Leonardo'S Description Of Earthshine (The Ghostly Glow Between The Horns Of A Crescent Moon), Kepler'S Laws Of Planetary Motion, And Newton'S Cradle (Suspended Steel Balls Demonstrating By Their Collisions That For Every Action There Is Always An Equal And Opposite Reaction). Reaching The Twentieth And Twentyfirst Centuries, Lemons Explains The Photoelectric Effect, The Hydrogen Atom, General Relativity, The Global Greenhouse Effect, Higgs Boson, And More. The Essays Place The Science Of The Drawings In Historical Contextdescribing, For Example, Galileo'S Conflict With The Roman Catholic Church Over His Teaching That The Sun Is The Center Of The Universe, The Link Between The Discovery Of Electrical Phenomena And The Romanticism Of William Wordsworth, And The Shadow Cast By The Great War Over Einstein'S Discovery Of Relativity.Readers Of Drawing Physics With Little Background In Mathematics Or Physics Will Say, Now I See, And Now I Understand.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point thirty-nine inches in length, zero point sixty-seven inches in width, and eight inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains two hundred sixty pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of physics concepts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is ideal for beginners with little background in mathematics or physics, offering accessible explanations.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features drawings that accompany short essays, visually explaining key ideas in physics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Don S. Lemons, a professor of physics and established author.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, many libraries carry this title, especially those with strong collections in science and education.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: Yes, the content is educational and suitable for older children interested in physics.
- Q: What historical topics are covered in the book? A: The book discusses historical figures and concepts, including Thales, Newton, and Einstein, within the context of physics.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme revolves around understanding key physics concepts through drawings and historical context.
- Q: Does this book include references or further reading suggestions? A: Yes, the book includes bibliographical references for readers who wish to explore topics further.
- Q: Is the language in this book easy to understand? A: Yes, the language is designed to be engaging and accessible for readers with varying levels of expertise.
- Q: What topics in physics are addressed in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics, from triangulation and relativity to the Higgs boson and the global greenhouse effect.
- Q: Will I need advanced math skills to understand this book? A: No, advanced math skills are not required; the book aims to explain concepts in a simple, visual manner.