History and evolution of concepts in physics [electronic resource] / Harry Varvoglis.
Varvoglis, Harry, 1949- author.
2014
QC7 .V3813 2014
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Title History and evolution of concepts in physics [electronic resource] / Harry Varvoglis.
Author Varvoglis, Harry, 1949- author.
Uniform Title Istoria kai exelixi tōn ideōn stē physikē. English
ISBN 9783319042923 electronic book
3319042920 electronic book
9783319042916
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04292-3
Published Cham : Springer, [2014]
Copyright ©2014
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xv, 138 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-04292-3 doi
Call Number QC7 .V3813 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification 530.09
Summary Our understanding of nature, and in particular of physics and the laws governing it, has changed radically since the days of the ancient Greek natural philosophers. This book explains how and why these changes occurred, through landmark experiments as well as theories that - for their time - were revolutionary. The presentation covers Mechanics, Optics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Relativity Theory, Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics. The book places emphasis on ideas and on a qualitative presentation, rather than on mathematics and equations. Thus, although primarily addressed to those who are studying or have studied science, it can also be read by non-specialists. The author concludes with a discussion of the evolution and organization of universities, from ancient times until today, and of the organization and dissemination of knowledge through scientific publications and conferences.
Note "Based in part on the Greek language book "History and evolution of ideas in physics", © Planetarium of Thessaloniki (2011)."
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138).
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Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 3, 2014).
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Physical sciences and physics
The ideas of Greeks about nature
From Classical Era to the Renaissance
The major branches of physics. Mechanics ; Optics ; Static magnetism and electricity ; Electric currents and electromagnetism ; Heat-thermodynamics ; Kinetic theory of perfect gases
Physics of the 20th century. Quantum mechanics ; Theory of relativity ; Theory of chaos
Lessons from three centuries of physics
Organization of teaching and research.

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