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History and evolution of concepts in physics Harry Varvoglis
Springer Nature - Springer Physics and Astronomy (R0) eBooks 2014 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Varvoglis, Harry, 1949- author.
- Standardized Title:
- Istoria kai exelixi tōn ideōn stē physikē. English
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Physics--History.
- Physics.
- Physics--Philosophy.
- Genre:
- History
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Cham Springer [2014]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Our understanding of nature, and in particular of physics and the laws governing it, has changed radically since the days of the ancient Greek natural philosophers. This book explains how and why these changes occurred, through landmark experiments as well as theories that - for their time - were revolutionary. The presentation covers Mechanics, Optics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Relativity Theory, Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics. The book places emphasis on ideas and on a qualitative presentation, rather than on mathematics and equations. Thus, although primarily addressed to those who are studying or have studied science, it can also be read by non-specialists. The author concludes with a discussion of the evolution and organization of universities, from ancient times until today, and of the organization and dissemination of knowledge through scientific publications and conferences
- Contents:
- Physical sciences and physics
- The ideas of Greeks about nature
- From Classical Era to the Renaissance
- The major branches of physics. Mechanics ; Optics ; Static magnetism and electricity ; Electric currents and electromagnetism ; Heat-thermodynamics ; Kinetic theory of perfect gases
- Physics of the 20th century. Quantum mechanics ; Theory of relativity ; Theory of chaos
- Lessons from three centuries of physics
- Organization of teaching and research
- Notes:
- "Based in part on the Greek language book "History and evolution of ideas in physics", © Planetarium of Thessaloniki (2011)"
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-138)
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 3, 2014)
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 9783319042923
- 3319042920
- 3319042912
- 9783319042916
- OCLC:
- 870339640
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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