Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics, from the very smallest scales to the very largest, come together to...
Intended for undergraduate non-science majors, satisfying a general education requirement or seeking an elective in natural science, this is a physics text, but with the emphasis on topics and applications in astronomy.
Explores the origins of the universe from an experimental physicist's perspective, including explaining quarks and leptons, discussing neutrino oscillations, and speculating on string theory.
Explores the origins of the universe from an experimental physicist's perspective, including explaining quarks and leptons, discussing neutrino oscillations, and speculating on string theory.
This book is accessible to all introductory undergraduate students interested in the physical sciences.
The next few years promise to be very exciting as scientists explore this new realm. This revised edition of Understanding the Universe will leave the reader with a deep appreciation of just why physicists are so excited.
Intended for undergraduate non-science majors, satisfying a general education requirement or seeking an elective in natural science, this is a physics text, but with the emphasis on topics and applications in astronomy.
Simple illustrations support the text and step students through concepts visually.
Completely updated and revised, this guide now offers extensive written descriptions of the routes, complemented by clear maps of the area and photos of all formations.
This book explains the fascinating world of quarks and leptons and the forces that govern their behavior.
Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy
Understanding the Universe
Understanding the Universe
Understanding the Universe