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For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge Of Time A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics,New
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YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE is a common refrain in the emails Walter Lewin receives daily from fans who have been enthralled by his worldfamous video lectures about the wonders of physics. I walk with a new spring in my step and I look at life through physicscolored eyes, wrote one such fan. When Lewins lectures were made available online, he became an instant YouTube celebrity, and The New York Times declared, Walter Lewin delivers his lectures with the panache of Julia Child bringing French cooking to amateurs and the zany theatricality of YouTubes greatest hits.For more than thirty years as a beloved professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lewin honed his singular craft of making physics not only accessible but truly fun, whether putting his head in the path of a wrecking ball, supercharging himself with three hundred thousand volts of electricity, or demonstrating why the sky is blue and why clouds are white. Now, as Carl Sagan did for astronomy and Brian Green did for cosmology, Lewin takes readers on a marvelous journey in For the Love of Physics, opening our eyes as never before to the amazing beauty and power with which physics can reveal the hidden workings of the world all around us. I introduce people to their own world, writes Lewin, the world they live in and are familiar with but dont approach like a physicistyet.Could it be true that we are shorter standing up than lying down? Why can we snorkel no deeper than about one foot below the surface? Why are the colors of a rainbow always in the same order, and would it be possible to put our hand out and touch one? Whether introducing why the air smells so fresh after a lightning storm, why we briefly lose (and gain) weight when we ride in an elevator, or what the big bang would have sounded like had anyone existed to hear it, Lewin never ceases to surprise and delight with the extraordinary ability of physics to answer even the most elusive questions.Recounting his own exciting discoveries as a pioneer in the field of Xray astronomyarriving at MIT right at the start of an astonishing revolution in astronomyhe also brings to life the power of physics to reach into the vastness of space and unveil exotic uncharted territories, from the marvels of a supernova explosion in the Large Magellanic Cloud to the unseeable depths of black holes.For me, Lewin writes, physics is a way of seeingthe spectacular and the mundane, the immense and the minuteas a beautiful, thrillingly interwoven whole. His wonderfully inventive and vivid ways of introducing us to the revelations of physics impart to us a new appreciation of the remarkable beauty and intricate harmonies of the forces that govern our lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'For the Love of Physics'? A: 'For the Love of Physics' explores the wonders of physics through engaging anecdotes and experiments, aiming to make the subject accessible and enjoyable for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'For the Love of Physics' is Walter Lewin, a former professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology known for his captivating video lectures on physics.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'For the Love of Physics' was published on May 3, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'For the Love of Physics' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in physics? A: Yes, 'For the Love of Physics' is designed to be accessible to readers with little to no background in physics, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics, including the nature of light, the physics of sound, the behavior of objects in motion, and the mysteries of the universe.
- Q: Does the book include practical experiments or demonstrations? A: Yes, Walter Lewin includes practical demonstrations and thought-provoking questions that illustrate key physics concepts throughout the book.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: 'For the Love of Physics' is aimed at a general audience, including students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about physics.
- Q: What is the overall tone of the book? A: The tone of 'For the Love of Physics' is engaging and enthusiastic, reflecting Lewin's passion for teaching and sharing the beauty of physics.