Physics in the 20th century
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Author
Contributions
- Franz, Judy R. - Contributor
- Rigden, John S. - Contributor
Publication
1999 - Harry N. Abrams in association with the American Physical Society and the American Institute of Physics, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
55,750 words, Guess
Page Count
223 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL379186M
- ISBN-100810943646
- OCLC Control Number39733169
- Internet Archivephysicsintwentie00supl
- Library of Congress Control Number98041306
and 2 more
- LibraryThing559477
- Goodreads1404574
Classifications
- DDC530
- LCCQC24.5 .S86 1999
- LCCQC24.5.S86 1999
Alternate Titles
- Physics in the twentieth century
Description
Documenting one of the most remarkable flowerings of knowledge in human history, Suplee explains experiments and achievements of scientific innovators. 225 illustrations, 125 in full color. Explains and illustrates the flowering of physics in the 20th century, with spectacular color photos. Shows how theories about properties of matter were confirmed by ingenious experiments, which in turn spawned practical devices that transformed technology. Achievements of many of this century's greatest thinkers are described. Extraordinary illustrative material focuses on remarkable images, from the atomic to the cosmic scale, that are made possible by the instruments of advanced physics. Also included are photographs of experimental equipment and pioneering inventors. For general readers.
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