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Discover the brilliance of Richard Feynman through 'Six Not-So-Easy Pieces', a profound exploration of Einstein's theory of relativity. Designed for both seasoned physicists and curious beginners, this trade paperback takes you on a journey through fundamental concepts of physics, including the relativity of time, mass, and the universal constancy of the speed of light. This remarkable work, drawn from Feynman's celebrated lectures at Caltech between 1961 and 1963, illustrates complex ideas with clarity and warmth, making them accessible to scientifically literate laymen. With engaging examples and imaginative illustrations, 'Six Not-So-Easy Pieces' transcends traditional physics texts by revealing the elegance and beauty underlying these challenging concepts. Perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their understanding of modern physics, this book promises a journey that inspires wonder and curiosity. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780465025268. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2003. Publisher: Little Brown. Pages: 184. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780465025268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 184
Description:
It was Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman delivered a series of lectures at the California Institute of Technology that revolutionized the teaching of physics. In Six Not-So-Easy Pieces , taken from these famous lectures, Feynman delves into one of the most revolutionary discoveries in twentieth-century physics: Einstein's theory of relativity. The idea that the flow of time is not constant, that the mass of an object depends on its velocity, and that the speed of light is a constant no matter what the motion of the observer, at first seemed shocking to scientists and laymen alike. But as Feynman shows, these tricky ideas are not merely dry principles of physics, but things of beauty and elegance.No one,not even Einstein himself,explained these difficult, anti-intuitive concepts more clearly, or with more verve and gusto, than Richard Feynman. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, Six Not-So-Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible physicists of all times. There is no better explanation for the scientifically literate layman.", The Washington Post Book World
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780465025268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 184
Description:
It was Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman delivered a series of lectures at the California Institute of Technology that revolutionized the teaching of physics. In Six Not-So-Easy Pieces , taken from these famous lectures, Feynman delves into one of the most revolutionary discoveries in twentieth-century physics: Einstein's theory of relativity. The idea that the flow of time is not constant, that the mass of an object depends on its velocity, and that the speed of light is a constant no matter what the motion of the observer, at first seemed shocking to scientists and laymen alike. But as Feynman shows, these tricky ideas are not merely dry principles of physics, but things of beauty and elegance.No one,not even Einstein himself,explained these difficult, anti-intuitive concepts more clearly, or with more verve and gusto, than Richard Feynman. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, Six Not-So-Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible physicists of all times. There is no better explanation for the scientifically literate layman.", The Washington Post Book World