Energy, the subtle concept : the discovery of Feynman's blocks from Leibniz to Einstein /

This title explains the idea of energy by tracing the story of its discovery, from Galileo through to Einstein. It explains the physics using the minimum of mathematics, presenting both a gripping historical narrative and a fascinating introduction to an elusive physical concept.

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Coopersmith, Jennifer
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Ausgabe:
Revised edition.
Zusammenfassung:
This title explains the idea of energy by tracing the story of its discovery, from Galileo through to Einstein. It explains the physics using the minimum of mathematics, presenting both a gripping historical narrative and a fascinating introduction to an elusive physical concept.
Umfang:
1 online resource (441 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-105751-7
0-19-180095-3
Schlagworte:
Force and energy > History.
Physics.
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