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Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton
| Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 529/.7 |
| Soggetto topico |
Time measurements
Pendulum |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-674-04148-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Biological Timekeeping: The Body's Rhythms -- 2. The Calendar: Different Drummers -- 3. Early Clocks: Home-Made Beats -- 4. The Pendulum Clock: The Beat of Nature -- 5. Successors: Ubiquitous Timekeeping -- 6. Isaac Newton: The Physics of the Pendulum -- 7. Sound and Light: Oscillations Everywhere -- 8. The Quantum: Oscillators Make Particles -- Notes -- References -- Illustration Credits -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455179503321 |
Newton Roger G
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton
| Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 529/.7 |
| Soggetto topico |
Time measurements
Pendulum |
| ISBN |
0-674-26624-2
0-674-04148-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Biological Timekeeping: The Body's Rhythms -- 2. The Calendar: Different Drummers -- 3. Early Clocks: Home-Made Beats -- 4. The Pendulum Clock: The Beat of Nature -- 5. Successors: Ubiquitous Timekeeping -- 6. Isaac Newton: The Physics of the Pendulum -- 7. Sound and Light: Oscillations Everywhere -- 8. The Quantum: Oscillators Make Particles -- Notes -- References -- Illustration Credits -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778452503321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton
| Galileo's pendulum [[electronic resource] ] : from the rhythm of time to the making of matter / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 529/.7 |
| Soggetto topico |
Time measurements
Pendulum |
| ISBN |
0-674-26624-2
0-674-04148-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Biological Timekeeping: The Body's Rhythms -- 2. The Calendar: Different Drummers -- 3. Early Clocks: Home-Made Beats -- 4. The Pendulum Clock: The Beat of Nature -- 5. Successors: Ubiquitous Timekeeping -- 6. Isaac Newton: The Physics of the Pendulum -- 7. Sound and Light: Oscillations Everywhere -- 8. The Quantum: Oscillators Make Particles -- Notes -- References -- Illustration Credits -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807445603321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton
| How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (158 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1209 |
| Soggetto topico | Quantum theory - History |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-75819-5
9786612758195 981-4277-04-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. Some Quantum History; The True Revolutionaries; A New View of the Atom; Constructing a Coherent Theory; 2. Rules and Interpretations; The Measurement Problem; Entanglement; 3. Einstein's Defection; The EPR Paper; Schrödinger's Cat; Ensembles; Enter John Bell; From Micro to Macro; Was Einstein Right?; 4. From Atomism to Real Particles; Atomism in the Middle Ages; The First Scientific Revolution; Atoms Based on Science; Atoms and the Nature of Heat; The Role of Boltzmann; Einstein Enters the Picture; 5. Laws of Motion; The Great Break with Aristotle
Problems of Motion Dominate Physics The New Perspective; New Laws of Motion; 6. Fields; 7. New Particles and their Quantum Origins; Quantum Field Theory; The First New Particles; What Holds the Nucleus Together?; The New Accelerators; 8. Atoms, Inside and Out; The Energy Source of the Stars; Explaining the Origin of the Elements; Explaining Radioactivity; Properties of Solid Matter; Superconductivity; 9. Methods and Underpinnings; Experimental Methods; A New Theoretical Tool; Strange Particles; The Standard Model; Epilogue; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455883603321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton
| How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (158 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1209 |
| Soggetto topico | Quantum theory - History |
| ISBN |
1-282-75819-5
9786612758195 981-4277-04-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. Some Quantum History; The True Revolutionaries; A New View of the Atom; Constructing a Coherent Theory; 2. Rules and Interpretations; The Measurement Problem; Entanglement; 3. Einstein's Defection; The EPR Paper; Schrödinger's Cat; Ensembles; Enter John Bell; From Micro to Macro; Was Einstein Right?; 4. From Atomism to Real Particles; Atomism in the Middle Ages; The First Scientific Revolution; Atoms Based on Science; Atoms and the Nature of Heat; The Role of Boltzmann; Einstein Enters the Picture; 5. Laws of Motion; The Great Break with Aristotle
Problems of Motion Dominate Physics The New Perspective; New Laws of Motion; 6. Fields; 7. New Particles and their Quantum Origins; Quantum Field Theory; The First New Particles; What Holds the Nucleus Together?; The New Accelerators; 8. Atoms, Inside and Out; The Energy Source of the Stars; Explaining the Origin of the Elements; Explaining Radioactivity; Properties of Solid Matter; Superconductivity; 9. Methods and Underpinnings; Experimental Methods; A New Theoretical Tool; Strange Particles; The Standard Model; Epilogue; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780727303321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton
| How physics confronts reality [[electronic resource] ] : Einstein was correct, but Bohr won the game / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (158 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1209 |
| Soggetto topico | Quantum theory - History |
| ISBN |
1-282-75819-5
9786612758195 981-4277-04-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. Some Quantum History; The True Revolutionaries; A New View of the Atom; Constructing a Coherent Theory; 2. Rules and Interpretations; The Measurement Problem; Entanglement; 3. Einstein's Defection; The EPR Paper; Schrödinger's Cat; Ensembles; Enter John Bell; From Micro to Macro; Was Einstein Right?; 4. From Atomism to Real Particles; Atomism in the Middle Ages; The First Scientific Revolution; Atoms Based on Science; Atoms and the Nature of Heat; The Role of Boltzmann; Einstein Enters the Picture; 5. Laws of Motion; The Great Break with Aristotle
Problems of Motion Dominate Physics The New Perspective; New Laws of Motion; 6. Fields; 7. New Particles and their Quantum Origins; Quantum Field Theory; The First New Particles; What Holds the Nucleus Together?; The New Accelerators; 8. Atoms, Inside and Out; The Energy Source of the Stars; Explaining the Origin of the Elements; Explaining Radioactivity; Properties of Solid Matter; Superconductivity; 9. Methods and Underpinnings; Experimental Methods; A New Theoretical Tool; Strange Particles; The Standard Model; Epilogue; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825593003321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| New Jersey, : World Scientific, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton
| The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (111 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.794 |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Energy consumption - Environmental aspects |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-59376-9
9786613906212 981-4401-20-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1. Work from Heat and The Basic Laws; Energy in Classical Mechanics; Heat and the Conservation Law; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Einstein's E=mc2; Notes; 2. Electrical and Chemical Energy; Electrical Energy; Chemical Energy; Notes; 3. Nuclear Energy; Radioactivity; Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Fusion; What Makes the Sun Shine; Energy in the stars; Notes; 4. Energy in Quantum Mechanics; Discrete Energy Levels; Quantum Jumps and Spectra; Notes; 5. Storing and Transporting Energy; Long-term Energy Storage; Short-term Energy Storage; Flywheels
Pumped StorageBatteries; Liquid Hydrogen; Fuel Cells; Energy Transport; Notes; 6. Energy in the Universe; Notes; Epilogue; Appendix: Research on Energy; Battery Technology; Other Energy Projects; Illustration Credits; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910465491703321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton
| The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (111 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.794 |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Energy consumption - Environmental aspects |
| ISBN |
1-283-59376-9
9786613906212 981-4401-20-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1. Work from Heat and The Basic Laws; Energy in Classical Mechanics; Heat and the Conservation Law; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Einstein's E=mc2; Notes; 2. Electrical and Chemical Energy; Electrical Energy; Chemical Energy; Notes; 3. Nuclear Energy; Radioactivity; Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Fusion; What Makes the Sun Shine; Energy in the stars; Notes; 4. Energy in Quantum Mechanics; Discrete Energy Levels; Quantum Jumps and Spectra; Notes; 5. Storing and Transporting Energy; Long-term Energy Storage; Short-term Energy Storage; Flywheels
Pumped StorageBatteries; Liquid Hydrogen; Fuel Cells; Energy Transport; Notes; 6. Energy in the Universe; Notes; Epilogue; Appendix: Research on Energy; Battery Technology; Other Energy Projects; Illustration Credits; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910792081803321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton
| The science of energy [[electronic resource] /] / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (111 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.794 |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Energy consumption - Environmental aspects |
| ISBN |
1-283-59376-9
9786613906212 981-4401-20-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1. Work from Heat and The Basic Laws; Energy in Classical Mechanics; Heat and the Conservation Law; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Einstein's E=mc2; Notes; 2. Electrical and Chemical Energy; Electrical Energy; Chemical Energy; Notes; 3. Nuclear Energy; Radioactivity; Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Fusion; What Makes the Sun Shine; Energy in the stars; Notes; 4. Energy in Quantum Mechanics; Discrete Energy Levels; Quantum Jumps and Spectra; Notes; 5. Storing and Transporting Energy; Long-term Energy Storage; Short-term Energy Storage; Flywheels
Pumped StorageBatteries; Liquid Hydrogen; Fuel Cells; Energy Transport; Notes; 6. Energy in the Universe; Notes; Epilogue; Appendix: Research on Energy; Battery Technology; Other Energy Projects; Illustration Credits; References and Further Reading; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807057803321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Why science? [[electronic resource] ] : to know, to understand, and to rely on results / / Roger G. Newton
| Why science? [[electronic resource] ] : to know, to understand, and to rely on results / / Roger G. Newton |
| Autore | Newton Roger G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (101 p.) |
| Disciplina |
507.1
509 |
| Soggetto topico | Scientists |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-60365-1
9786613784346 981-4397-34-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents; Introduction; 1. We Want to Know; Looking at the Heavens; Exploratory Voyages; 2. We Want to Understand; Charles Darwin; Gregor Mendel; Louis Pasteur; Michael Faraday; Max Planck; Enrico Fermi; 3. Science; Chemistry as the Fundamental Science; How Physics Became Most Fundamental; On Reductionism; References and Further Reading; Illustration Credits; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462557303321 |
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Newton Roger G
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| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2012 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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