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Conversations on the Dark Secrets of Physics

Author : Wilson Talley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1489927727
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Download or read book Conversations on the Dark Secrets of Physics written by Wilson Talley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea for this book began over four decades ago when Edward Teller began teaching physics appreciation courses at the University of Chicago. Then, as now, Dr. Teller believes that illiteracy in science is an increasingly great danger to American society, not only for our chil dren but also for our growing adult population. On one hand, the future of every individual on this globe is closely related to science and its applications. Fear of the results of science, which has become prevalent in much of the Western World, leads to mistaken decisions in important political affairs. But this book speaks of no fears and of no decisions-only of the facts that can prevent one of them and indirectly guide the others. From the perspective of this book, a second point is even more vii viii PREFACE significant. The first quarter of this century has seen the most won derful and philosophically most important transformation in our thinking. The intellectual and aesthetic values of the points of view of Einstein and Bohr cannot be overestimated. Nor should they be hidden at the bottom of tons of mathematical rubble. Our young people must be exposed to science both because it is useful and because it is fun. Both of these qualities should be taken at a truly high value.

Basic Concepts of Physics

Author : Edward Teller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Concepts of Physics written by Edward Teller and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe

Author : Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110701073X
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe by : Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten

Download or read book Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe written by Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unified treatment of electromagnetic, hadronic and gravitational radiation processes associated with relativistic outflows from compact objects is ideal for researchers interested in the transient universe. It examines relativistic outflows and radiation processes and links contemporary astronomy to gravitational-wave experiments.

Edward Teller Centennial Symposium: Modern Physics And The Scientific Legacy Of Edward Teller (With Dvd-rom)

Author : Stephen B Libby
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814468924
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Edward Teller Centennial Symposium: Modern Physics And The Scientific Legacy Of Edward Teller (With Dvd-rom) written by Stephen B Libby and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010-01-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings volume, for the symposium in honor of Edward Teller's 100th anniversary, focuses on Teller's scientific legacy. This legacy includes some of the most fundamental insights into the quantum behaviors of molecules, nuclei, surfaces, solid state and spin systems and plasmas. Many of these are “brand names” from the canon of 20th-century physics and chemistry, such as Gamow-Teller transitions, the Jahn-Teller effect, Goldhaber-Teller resonances, the Lyddane-Sachs-Teller relation, the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equation of state, and the MR2T2 algorithm. All of these have had a profound and continuing impact on science — as has Teller's work on level crossing, diamagnetism, and plasma and statistical physics. The legacies of these discoveries are discussed in this volume, as is Teller's role in applied science and education.

The Martians of Science

Author : István Hargittai
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195365569
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Martians of Science written by István Hargittai and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hargittai tells the story of five remarkable Hungarians: Wigner won a Nobel Prize in theoretical physics; Szilard was the first to see that a chain reaction based on neutrons was possible, initiated the Manhattan Project, but left physics to try to restrict nuclear arms; von Neumann could solve difficult problems in his head and developed the modern computer for more complex problems; von Kármán became the first director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, providing the scientific basis for the U.S. Air Force; and Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb, whose name is now synonymous with the controversial "Star Wars" initiative of the 1980s.

From Atoms to Higgs Bosons

Author : Chary Rangacharyulu
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429648391
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book From Atoms to Higgs Bosons written by Chary Rangacharyulu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The announcement in 2012 that the Higgs boson had been discovered was understood as a watershed moment for the Standard Model of particle physics. It was deemed a triumphant event in the reductionist quest that had begun centuries ago with the ancient Greek natural philosophers. Physicists basked in the satisfaction of explaining to the world that the ultimate cause of mass in our universe had been unveiled at CERN, Switzerland. The Standard Model of particle physics is now understood by many to have arrived at a satisfactory description of entities and interactions on the smallest physical scales: elementary quarks, leptons, and intermediary gauge bosons residing within a four-dimensional spacetime continuum. Throughout the historical journey of reductionist physics, mathematics has played an increasingly dominant role. Indeed, abstract mathematics has now become indispensable in guiding our discovery of the physical world. Elementary particles are endowed with abstract existence in accordance with their appearance in complicated equations. Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, originally intended to estimate practical measurement uncertainties, now bequeaths a numerical fuzziness to the structure of reality. Particle physicists have borrowed effective mathematical tools originally invented and employed by condensed matter physicists to approximate the complex structures and dynamics of solids and liquids and bestowed on them the authority to define basic physical reality. The discovery of the Higgs boson was a result of these kinds of strategies, used by particle physicists to take the latest steps on the reductionist quest. This book offers a constructive critique of the modern orthodoxy into which all aspiring young physicists are now trained, that the ever-evolving mathematical models of modern physics are leading us toward a truer understanding of the real physical world. The authors propose that among modern physicists, physical realism has been largely replaced—in actual practice—by quasirealism, a problematic philosophical approach that interprets the statements of abstract, effective mathematical models as providing direct information about reality. History may judge that physics in the twentieth century, despite its seeming successes, involved a profound deviation from the historical reductionist voyage to fathom the mysteries of the physical universe.

Edward Teller Centennial Symposium

Author : Stephen B. Libby
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812838007
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Edward Teller Centennial Symposium written by Stephen B. Libby and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings volume, for the symposium in honor of Edward Teller's 100th anniversary, focuses on Teller's scientific legacy. This legacy includes some of the most fundamental insights into the quantum behaviors of molecules, nuclei, surfaces, solid state and spin systems and plasmas. Many of these are brand names from the canon of 20th-century physics and chemistry, such as Gamow-Teller transitions, the Jahn-Teller effect, Goldhaber-Teller resonances, the Lyddane-Sachs-Teller relation, the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equation of state, and the MR2T2 algorithm. All of these have had a profound and continuing impact on science - as has Teller's work on level crossing, diamagnetism, and plasma and statistical physics. The legacies of these discoveries are discussed in this volume, as is Teller's role in applied science and education.

Memoirs

Author : Edward Teller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0786751703
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Memoirs written by Edward Teller and published by . This book was released on 2009-09-09 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Teller is perhaps best known for his belief in freedom through strong defense. But this extraordinary memoir at last reveals the man behind the headlines--passionate and humorous, devoted and loyal. Never before has Teller told his story as fully as he does here. We learn his true position on everything from the bombing of Japan to the pursuit of weapons research in the post-war years. In clear and compelling prose, Teller chronicles the people and events that shaped him as a scientist, beginning with his early love of music and math, and continuing with his study of quantum physics under Werner Heisenberg. He also describes his relationships with some of the century's greatest minds--Einstein, Bohr, Fermi, Szilard, von Neumann--and offers an honest assessment of the development of the atomic and hydrogen bombs, the founding of Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, and his complicated relationship with J. Robert Oppenheimer.Rich and humanizing, this candid memoir describes the events that led Edward Teller to be honored or abhorred, and provides a fascinating perspective on the ability of a single individual to affect the course of history.

Making Scientists

Author : Gregory Light
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674075226
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Making Scientists written by Gregory Light and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many college students, studying the hard sciences seems out of the question. Students and professors alike collude in the prejudice that physics and molecular biology, mathematics and engineering are elite disciplines restricted to a small number with innate talent. Gregory Light and Marina Micari reject this bias, arguing, based on their own transformative experiences, that environment is just as critical to academic success in the sciences as individual ability. Making Scientists lays the groundwork for a new paradigm of how scientific subjects can be taught at the college level, and how we can better cultivate scientists, engineers, and other STEM professionals. The authors invite us into Northwestern University’s Gateway Science Workshop, where the seminar room is infused with a sense of discovery usually confined to the research lab. Conventional science instruction demands memorization of facts and formulas but provides scant opportunity for critical reflection and experimental conversation. Light and Micari stress conceptual engagement with ideas, practical problem-solving, peer mentoring, and—perhaps most important—initiation into a culture of cooperation, where students are encouraged to channel their energy into collaborative learning rather than competition with classmates. They illustrate the tangible benefits of treating students as apprentices—talented young people taking on the mental habits, perspectives, and wisdom of the scientific community, while contributing directly to its development. Rich in concrete advice and innovative thinking, Making Scientists is an invaluable guide for all who care about the future of science and technology.

Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations

Author : Carl C. Gaither
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461411130
Total Pages : 2800 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations written by Carl C. Gaither and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 2800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unprecedented collection of 27,000 quotations is the most comprehensive and carefully researched of its kind, covering all fields of science and mathematics. With this vast compendium you can readily conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Approximately 9000 high-quality entries have been added to this new edition to provide a rich selection of quotations for the student, the educator, and the scientist who would like to introduce a presentation with a relevant quotation that provides perspective and historical background on his subject. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations, Second Edition, provides the finest reference source of science quotations for all audiences. The new edition adds greater depth to the number of quotations in the various thematic arrangements and also provides new thematic categories.

Applied Dimensional Analysis and Modeling

Author : Thomas Szirtes
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0080555454
Total Pages : 853 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Applied Dimensional Analysis and Modeling written by Thomas Szirtes and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2007-04-27 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applied Dimensional Analysis and Modeling provides the full mathematical background and step-by-step procedures for employing dimensional analyses, along with a wide range of applications to problems in engineering and applied science, such as fluid dynamics, heat flow, electromagnetics, astronomy and economics. This new edition offers additional worked-out examples in mechanics, physics, geometry, hydrodynamics, and biometry. Covers 4 essential aspects and applications: principal characteristics of dimensional systems, applications of dimensional techniques in engineering, mathematics and geometry, applications in biosciences, biometry and economics, applications in astronomy and physics Offers more than 250 worked-out examples and problems with solutions Provides detailed descriptions of techniques of both dimensional analysis and dimensional modeling

Knowledge, Science and Relativism

Author : P. K. Feyerabend
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521641296
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (412 download)

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Book Synopsis Knowledge, Science and Relativism by : P. K. Feyerabend

Download or read book Knowledge, Science and Relativism written by P. K. Feyerabend and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-05-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Feyerabend's philosophical papers gathers together work originally published between 1960 and 1980.

Knowledge and Ignorance

Author : Folke Dovring
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1567507484
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (675 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge and Ignorance written by Folke Dovring and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-03-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dovring explores the limits of science as causes of ignorance. Some topics examined in these essays are problems with our ways of knowing and the impact of emotion on objectivity. He argues that reality consists of designs—of things and processes. While most designs we might think of cannot exist, those that can exist add up to a tool box of creation which contains the detailed laws of nature, many of them synergisms. Reality must conform to this web of necessities, hence the danger of unchecked virtual reality. These lines of thought are then applied to evolution as creation and history. In a final essay, Dovring explores topics upon which science should concentrate. This book will be of interest to scientists as well as the lay public interested in the theory of science and questions of truth and faith.

Diagnostics of Short Electron Bunches with THz Detectors in Particle Accelerators

Author : Steinmann, Johannes Leonhard
Publisher : KIT Scientific Publishing
ISBN 13 : 3731508893
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Diagnostics of Short Electron Bunches with THz Detectors in Particle Accelerators written by Steinmann, Johannes Leonhard and published by KIT Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several novel diagnostic systems based on the detection of coherent THz radiation are presented. The investigation of the photon beam properties allow for bunch-by-bunch and turn-by-turn diagnostics of the emitting electron bunches in the accelerator. It is used for time-resolved studies of the micro-bunching instability. Accompanying simulations with Inovesa show a good agreement with the measurement which enhances the knowledge of the physics behind the micro-bunching instability.

Chemically Speaking

Author : C.C. Gaither
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420034634
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Chemically Speaking written by C.C. Gaither and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of scientific disciplines such as chemistry. With this in mind, Chemically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. Some quotations are illustrated by amu

Thinking about Faith

Author : Tibor Horvath
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773560076
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Thinking about Faith written by Tibor Horvath and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the early Christians follow Jesus Christ? Why did they write books, have councils, celebrate the eucharist and other sacramental rites? Tibor Horvath proposes that love for Jesus Christ is at the origin of the Christian faith. In the first volume of a trilogy on Thinking about Faith, love is shown to be the hermeneutic principle in a systematic exploration and interpretation of Christian dogma and sacramental theology. Horvath explores love for God, human beings, and the universe in the gospel, pre-gospel, pre-Pauline theologies, the 21 Ecumenical Councils, and the liturgy of the sacrament of the Eucharist. He also analyses the historical and systematic foundation of the other sacraments, such as marriage, ministry, forgiveness, serving the sick, baptism, and confirmation.

Return of the White Whale

Author : Dan Seckelmann
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490772316
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Return of the White Whale written by Dan Seckelmann and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author employs a narrative scheme as does the Matrix, the novel Moby Dick. The story cruises through the present and the historic plight of the Jews and intermittingly brings Melville's Sea-saga with the mad Capt. Ahab, his first mate, Starbuck, and others in the crew: the narrator, Ishmael, his friend, the harpooner, former head-hunter, Queequeg, and Ahab's guru-confidant, Fedallah, the Parsee mystic who tells Ahab a prophetic riddle that could match the three witches conundrum in Shakespeare's Macbeth. It features twenty mini-bios of Righteous Jews, their contribution to mankind in past and present along with histories of famous Jewish dynasties. There are instances of the author's personal experiences such as excerpts from journals kept when he toured Israel in 1979 led by Prof. Menahem Mansoor with a group of University of Wisconsin Alumni. Also, he tells of how childhood traumas were compounded from media influences and, in time, cites chilling anti-Semitic expressions while in the US Navy. He, a Christian, lauds his paternal grandfather, though he had died a generation before the author's birth. He had been a Nothern Civil War veteran, the Fire Chief of Bethlehim, PA and a Jewish Imigrant from Bavaria. It is not enunciated, but Capt. Ahab, his ship, the Pequod, his world, could represent the static mind-set of insane, unconsumated revenge, launching harpoons at this perceived enemy. But on encountering Moby Dick, he is thwarted, scattered, then annihilated. World-wide, Jews are a tiny lot and getting smaller. For Jews, extinction won't come from disturbing a sea-giant entirely, but from abandoning tradition in favor of "Reform", PC & ACLU, Absorbtion and Lethargy. On top of all that, in the wings are massive emerging eastern populations with energy and innate abilities that equal or surpass Jews. You shall be left few in numbers, whereas you were as the stars in heaven in multitude (Deut. 28: 62).