The New Physics

by Paul Davies (Editor)

Paperback, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

530

Publication

Cambridge University Press (1992), 526 pages

Description

The New Physics is a sweeping survey of developments in physics up to the present day. All of the major topics at the frontiers of the subject have been covered in this collection of reviews. Whether the reader wants to know about the ultimate building blocks of matter; the structure, origin and evolution of the Universe; quantum gravity; low temperature physics; optics and lasers; chaos or quantum mechanics; this widely acclaimed book contains a clear explanation by one of the top scientists working in the field. Aimed at scientists and laymen alike, the articles are profusely illustrated throughout with colour photographs and clear explanatory diagrams, and have been meticulously edited to ensure they will appeal to a wide range of readers. In this single volume, Paul Davies, renowned for his ability to communicate advanced topics to the non-specialist, has gathered an exciting collection of reviews by many of the world's top physicists.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member LarryGerovac
Professor Paul Davies does an excellent job in covering the small things on a quantum scale all the way to the largest of things like the universe. Some knowledge of math is helpful but not really required to understand. Want to know about Baryons, Mesons, Quarks and Hardrons... after reading this
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book you will have a basic understanding.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1989
1993 (New edition)

ISBN

0521438314 / 9780521438315
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