And Yet It Moves - Strange Systems and Subtle Questions in Physics

Originally published in 1993, this book is a largely nonmathematical account of some of the strange behaviour exhibited by moving particles, fluids and waves.

List of contents

Preface. The fire within; 1. The unimaginably strange behaviour of free electrons; 2. Quantum beats and giant atoms; 3. And yet it moves: exotic atoms and the invariance of charge; 4. Reflections on light; 5. Two worlds, large and small: Earth and atom; 6. The Wirbelrohr's roar (...or rather whistle); 7. Science and wonder; Selected papers by the author; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1993, this book of essays is a largely nonmathematical account of some of the strange behaviour, both classical and quantum, exhibited by moving particles, fluids and waves. The essays address questions or controversies from whose resolution emerge lessons of general significance regarding the mystery and fascination of motion.

Product details

• Authors: Mark P. Silverman, Silverman Mark P.
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.06.1993
• EAN: 9780521446310
• ISBN: 978-0-521-44631-0
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 390 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works; Science: general issues, SCIENCE / Physics / General, Physics