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Light and sound / by Oxlade, Chris,author.(CARDINAL)343232;

What is light? -- What is sound? -- Using this book -- Scientist kit -- Hand shadows -- Ray of light -- Through a lens -- Rainbow colours -- Changing colours -- Picture flicker book -- Seeing sound -- Light races sound -- Musical box -- Blow some music.Light and sound both travel in waves, but sound waves travel significantly slower than light. Theories like this are difficult to grasp in words, but there are easy ways to see them in action. With this book's simple experiments, young scientists will test out how light can bend and how even invisible sounds can make things move, helping them understand how even the most complex theories work. Through step-by-step instructions, young readers will learn the right way to set up their experiments and expand on concepts they already know.

Subjects: Light; Sound;

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Feel the force : revealing the physics secrets that rule the universe / by Barfield, Mike,author.(CARDINAL)806351; Humphrey, Lauren,illustrator.(CARDINAL)794109;

Your mission: the case of the elusive laws -- The appliance of science: physics -- Theory tales #1: the case of the very first physicists -- When push comes to shove: forces -- On the slide: friction -- Theory tales #2: the case of the irritable Isaac -- Move it! Newton's laws -- Moving on: inertia and momentum -- What goes up? -- What's the matter? -- Under pressure -- Floating along -- Theory tales #3: the case of the missing physicists -- Flying high! -- Make some noise! -- Hi, energy! -- Green for go! -- Theory tales #4: the case of the magnificent machines -- Let's get to work! -- Feel the heat -- Theory tales #5: the case of the temperature testers -- Off the scale! -- See the light! -- Catch a wave -- Radio active! -- Theory tales #6: the case of the spectrum detectives -- The big attraction -- Shock tactics -- Theory tales #7: the case of the electro-detectives -- Go with the flow! -- Theory tales #8: the case of the amazing Albert -- Little things mean a lot -- No planet B."This fun book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this guide includes comic strips to bring the stories of great scientists and their discoveries to life and hands-on experiments to have fun with at home. Get ready for an adventure as Sherlock Ohms and friends reveal the rules that run the universe!"--Publisher's description.

Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Physical laws; Physics; Physics; Scientists;

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Return of the God hypothesis : three scientific discoveries that reveal the mind behind the universe / by Meyer, Stephen C.,author.(CARDINAL)665843;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-551) and index."The anticipated third book from New York Times bestselling author and respected Intelligent Design scholar Stephen C. Meyer makes a compelling argument for the existence of God based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology"--The Judeo-Christian origins of modern science -- Three metaphors and the making of the scientific world picture -- The rise of scientific materialism and the eclipse of theistic science -- The light from distant galaxies -- The Big Bang theory -- The curvature of space and the beginning of the universe -- The Goldilocks universe -- Extreme fine tuning--by design? -- The origin of life and the DNA enigma -- The Cambrian and other information explosions -- How to assess a metaphysical hypothesis -- The God hypothesis and the beginning of the universe -- The God hypothesis and the design of the universe -- The God hypothesis and the design of life -- The information shell game -- One God or many universes? -- Stephen Hawking and quantum cosmology -- The cosmological information problem -- Collapsing waves and Boltzmann brains -- Acts of God or God of the gaps? -- The big questions and why they matter.

Subjects: God; God; Religion and science.;

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The Quantum Menagerie : A Tutorial Introduction to the Mathematics of Quantum Mechanics / by Stone, James V.,author.;

Includes further reading, Appendix A-H, References, and Index (pages 115-146).Preface -- What Is Quantum Mechanics? -- Planck's Act of Desperation -- Einstein's Unreasonable Reality -- Waves of Light and Matter -- The Double-Slit Experiment -- Schrodinger's Wave Equation -- Quantum Interpretations -- A History of Quantum Mechanics -- Further Reading -- Glossary -- Mathematical Symbols -- The Boltzmann Distribution -- Complex Numbers -- Pioneers of Quantum Mechanics -- Fourier Optics and Heisenberg -- Wavefunctions and PDEs -- Key Equations -- References -- Index.Understanding quantum mechanics matters because it is the engine that powers the universe. This engine is fuelled by a few simple principles, but the consequences of those principles are both profound and strange. In this richly illustrated book, quantum mechanics is explained using a finely balanced combination of words, diagrams and mathematics. The result is a tour of the most intriguing aspects of quantum mechanics, including Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance', Bell's inequality, Schrodinger's cat, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and de Broglie's matter waves. Supported by a comprehensive Glossary, Further Readings, and tutorial appendices, this is an ideal introduction to the mathematics of quantum mechanics.

Subjects: Quantum theory; Quantum theory.;

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Gravity's century : from Einstein's eclipse to images of black holes / by Cowen, Ron,1957-author.(CARDINAL)784839;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- 1. Genesis -- Deeper dive: Space and time, a perfect union -- Deeper dive: Testing the equivalence principle before Einstein -- 2. From turmoil to triumph -- Deeper dive: Riemann's work and the metric tensor -- Deeper dive: The meaning of Einstein's equation -- 3. Eddington on a mission -- Deeper dive: A history of light bending -- Deeper dive: A modern-day solar eclipse -- 4. Expanding the universe -- 5. Black holes and testing general relativity -- Deeper dive: New tests of Einstein's theory -- 6. Quantum gravity -- Deeper dive: Black holes and the information paradox -- 7. Hearing black holes -- Deeper dive: LIGO and beyond -- Deeper dive: Gravitational waves lost and found -- 8. Imaging black holes -- Deeper dive: A history of illustrating black holes.An account of the century of experimentation that confirmed Einstein's theory of relativity, bringing to life the science and scientists at the origins of relativity, the development of radio telescopes, the discovery of black holes and quasars, and the still unresolved place of gravity in quantum theory. Albert Einstein did nothing of note on May 29, 1919, yet that is when he became immortal. On that day, astronomer Arthur Eddington and his team observed a solar eclipse and found something extraordinary: gravity bends light, just as Einstein predicted. The findings confirmed the theory of general relativity, fundamentally changing our understanding of space and time. A century later, another group of astronomers is performing a similar experiment on a much larger scale. The Event Horizon Telescope, a globe-spanning array of radio dishes, is examining space surrounding Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. As Ron Cowen recounts, one foremost goal of the experiment is to determine whether Einstein was right on the details. Gravity lies at the heart of what we don't know about quantum mechanics, but tantalizing possibilities for deeper insight are offered by black holes. By observing starlight wrapping around Sagittarius A*, the telescope will not only provide the first direct view of an event horizon--a black hole's point of no return--but will also enable scientists to test Einstein's theory under the most extreme conditions. Gravity's Century shows how we got from the pivotal observations of the 1919 eclipse to the Event Horizon Telescope, and what is at stake today. Breaking down the physics in clear and approachable language, Cowen makes vivid how the quest to understand gravity is really the quest to comprehend the universe.

Subjects: General relativity (Physics); Gravity.; Quantum theory.; Astrophysics.; Gravitation.;

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Einstein's relativity and the quantum revolution [videorecording] : modern physics for non-scientists / by Wolfson, Richard.(CARDINAL)753753; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Each course guidebook contains bibliographical references.Producer, Andreas Burgstaller ; editor, Sal Rodriguez ; content supervisor, Robert Cosgriff.Twenty-four lectures of thirty minutes each by Richard Wolfson, Benjamin F. Wissler Professor of Physics at Middlebury College.Relativity and quantum physics touch the very basis of physical reality, altering commonsense notions of space and time, cause and effect. Both have reputations for complexity, but the basic ideas behind relativity and quantum physics are, in fact, simple and comprehensible by anyone. The essence of relativity in a single sentence: The laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. Relativity and quantum physics are the gateway to understanding the latest in science news - theories about time travel, string theory, black holes, space telescopes, particle accelerators, and other cutting-edge developments.DVD.

Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.; Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.; Gravitation.; Heisenberg uncertainty principle.; Motion.; Physics.; Quantum theory.; Relativistic quantum theory.; Relativity (Physics); Schrödinger equation.; Space and time.; Wave mechanics.; Waves.;

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How to speak science [sound recording]: gravity, relativity, and other ideas that were crazy until proven brilliant / by Benamran, Bruce,1977-author.; Strobel, STephanie Delozier,translator.; Wright, Braden,narrator.;

Narrated by Braden Wright.What is static electricity? How do magnets work? Is light made of waves or particles? What, really, is the theory of relativity all about? And who were all those great scientists-from Ptolemy, Archimedes, and Copernicus to Descartes, Hume, and Newton, and many, many more? Why do we still hear their names today? In How to Speak Science, scientist and YouTube personality Bruce Benamran reminds us that, in this age of smartphones, artificial intelligence, supercolliders, supercomputers, and other cutting-edge technology, we've lost touch with many of the most basic science concepts that launched our information age. And in simple, math-free explanations and just-the-good-parts historical recaps, he shows us that the landmark science and history's greatest scientists and discoveries don't have to remain beyond our grasp.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Science;

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The theory of everything : the quest to explain all reality [videorecording] / by Lincoln, Don,lecturer.(CARDINAL)463342; Teaching Company,production company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Course guidebook includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239).Instructor, Professor Don Lincoln.Pull back the curtain on nature's deepest secrets and get a glimpse of the theory that ties everything together.DVD.

Subjects: Educational films.; Instructional films.; Lectures.; Nonfiction films.; Grand unified theories (Nuclear physics);

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Instant egghead guide. by Clegg, Brian.(CARDINAL)530574; Scientific American, inc.(CARDINAL)325071;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-218).Matter. Stuff ; Brownian motion ; Atomic structure ; Isotopes and neutrons ; Forget the planets ; Antimatter ; Quarks ; Solids ; Liquids ; Gases ; Plasma ; The particle zoo ; String theory ; Expanding universe ; Dark matter ; Dark energy ; The Big Bang ; Multiverses and bouncing branes -- Quantum theory. Quanta ; The ultraviolet catastrophe ; Einstein and the photoelectric effect ; Wave/particle duality ; Problems with probability ; The uncertainty principle ; Tunneling ; Superposition and quantum cats ; The Copenhagen Interpretation ; Many worlds ; Electronics ; Entanglement ; QED ; Quantum reality ; Black holes -- Light. the mechanics of sight ; Early ideas of light ; The electromagnetic spectrum ; Color ; Light waves ; Photons ; Reflection ; Refraction ; Lenses ; Principle of least action ; The speed of light ; The first telescopes ; Telescopes come of age ; Telescopes reaching father ; Microscopes ; Quantum lenses ; Polarization ; Redshift ; Lasers ; Holograms ; Stopping light ; Faster than light -- Relativity. Galileo's relativity ; Special relativity ; The Twins Paradox ; Simultaneity ; Time travel ; Where are the time travelers? ; E=mc² ; Equivalence ; General relativity -- Forces Force ; Fields or particles? ; Action at a distance ; Gravity ; Orbits and centrifugal force ; Electromagnetism ; Static electricity ; Electrical currents ; Magnets ; Strong nuclear force ; Weak nuclear force ; Nuclear fission ; Nuclear fusion -- Energy. Work and energy ; Power ; Kinetic energy ; Potential energy ; Going places : movement, speed, and velocity ; Momentum ; Acceleration ; A throw of a ball ; Friction ; Levers ; Springs and swings ; Temperature ; Heat ; The greenhouse effect ; Thermal expansion ; Changing phase ; Thermodynamics ; Heat engines ; Entropy ; Sound ; Energy density ; Solar energy.

Subjects: Quantum theory;

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The beauty of falling : a life in pursuit of gravity / by Rham, Claudia de,author.(CARDINAL)889406;

Includes bibliographical references and index."This book explores the subject of gravity in a fresh way, taking the reader from Newton to the frontiers of gravitational physics. Per Einstein's general theory of relativity, gravity is a manifestation of the curvature of spacetime, and this is an excellent and robust framework for understanding gravity in many situations. However, physicists nowadays also often understand gravity as the manifestation of a fundamental particle - the graviton - in the same way that we understand electromagnetism as the manifestation of the photon. And, in the very same way that we can "see" light, which is nothing other than an electromagnetic wave propagating through space and time, we can now "hear" gravity in the form of gravitational waves (waves in the very fabric of spacetime). As we celebrate 6 years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves, the reality of these waves, predicted by Einstein's theory of gravity, is now unquestionable. They offer a cutting-edge opportunity to decipher the many mysteries that our Universe is still hiding. What is the origin of the Universe? What are the dark components of the Universe that explain its structure and evolution? What is our fate? In The Beauty of Falling, de Rahm will explore these mysteries, building up a palpable portrait of gravity - what we know and don't know.The book begins with the Newtonian notion of gravitational force and quickly proceeds to Einstein's theory of relativity, while revealing how much more of our picture there is yet to uncover. The author will emphasize that General Relativity predicts its own downfall, and where the theory breaks down - at the particle level - is exactly where scientists are focusing in their search for new physics. The author brings the reader to a new gravitational frontier and, in doing so, introduces her own work - a theory of "massive gravity."While Einstein's theory of gravity assumes that the graviton is massless, "massive gravity" suggests an alternative - that the graviton may indeed have mass and a finite range, meaning that it "switches off" at cosmological scales. This would explain the current accelerating expansion of the universe that is observed. The author interweaves her personal history and research trajectory throughout, explaining the science but also highlighting the adventure of research, the thrill of questioning nature and challenging it in its deepest realization, and the excitement of discovering something entirely new. The story contains setbacks and breakthroughs, from the challenge of being a woman in a field where the representation of women is typically less than 10%, to dealing with the aftermath of challenging the previous claims of a generation of senior scientists (most of whom are men)"--

Subjects: Anecdotes.; Rham, Claudia de.; Gravitation; Gravitation; Relativity; Relativity; Gravitational waves;

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