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50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Joanne Baker
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Series | 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:208 | Dimensions(mm): Height 176,Width 110 |
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Category/Genre | Popular science Physics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781529425123
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Classifications | Dewey:530 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Quercus Publishing
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Imprint |
Greenfinch
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Publication Date |
18 August 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know, Joanne Baker uncovers the physics all around us, from basic concepts like gravity, light and energy through to the complexities of quantum theory, chaos and dark energy. Featuring short biographies of iconic physicists, explanatory diagrams and timelines showing discoveries within their historical context, this book is the perfect guide to the fundamental concepts of physics, making even the most challenging theories easy to understand.
Author Biography
Joanne Baker studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge and took her PhD at the University of Sydney. She is currently Senior Comment Editor at Nature magazine.
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