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Photometry

Science, Sensitivity, and Its Connection to Astronomy

by Arnoud Varens ...

Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

In the vast expanse of the universe, where the night sky reveals countless stars, planets, and galaxies, the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. Among the many tools at the disposal of astronomers and astrophysicists, photometry stands as a beacon of precision and insight. This book, "Photometry: Science, Sensitivity, and Its Connection to Astronomy," is your guided journey into the fascinating ... Read more

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In the vast expanse of the universe, where the night sky reveals countless stars, planets, and galaxies, the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. Among the many tools at the disposal of astronomers and astrophysicists, photometry stands as a beacon of precision and insight. This book, "Photometry: Science, Sensitivity, and Its Connection to Astronomy," is your guided journey into the fascinating
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はじめての光ファイバー：光の速さで情報を送るための入門ガイド

by 河原瑠偉 ...

Narrated by 河原瑠偉 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

目に見えない光ファイバーの謎を紐解き、日々のデジタル通信を支える驚異のテクノロジーを数式なしで学ぶ科学入門。毎日の通勤電車の中や夜のリラックスタイムに耳を傾けるだけで、私たちの生活に欠かせない高速ネットワークの裏側で何が起きているのかが鮮やかに浮かび上がります。複雑なITの知識がなくてもすんなりと理解できる、知的好奇心を心地よく刺激する知的な冒険へとあなたを誘います。細いガラスの糸の中を光の束が駆け巡り、膨大なデータを一瞬で届ける魔法のようなプロセスのすべてを、日常の風景に例えながら丁寧に描き出します。家事の合間やウォーキングの最中であっても、電子メールや動画がどのように光の点滅へと姿を変え、遠く離れた街へと旅をしていくのかを直感的に思い描くことができるでしょう。見慣れた街の景色の中に広がる、豊かで躍動感あふれる情報の通り道を発見する喜びをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 情報が ... Read more

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目に見えない光ファイバーの謎を紐解き、日々のデジタル通信を支える驚異のテクノロジーを数式なしで学ぶ科学入門。毎日の通勤電車の中や夜のリラックスタイムに耳を傾けるだけで、私たちの生活に欠かせない高速ネットワークの裏側で何が起きているのかが鮮やかに浮かび上がります。複雑なITの知識がなくてもすんなりと理解できる、知的好奇心を心地よく刺激する知的な冒険へとあなたを誘います。細いガラスの糸の中を光の束が駆け巡り、膨大なデータを一瞬で届ける魔法のようなプロセスのすべてを、日常の風景に例えながら丁寧に描き出します。家事の合間やウォーキングの最中であっても、電子メールや動画がどのように光の点滅へと姿を変え、遠く離れた街へと旅をしていくのかを直感的に思い描くことができるでしょう。見慣れた街の景色の中に広がる、豊かで躍動感あふれる情報の通り道を発見する喜びをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 情報が
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Spectroscopy

Science, Spectronomy, and Astronomy Explained

by Arnoud Varens ...

Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle in the night sky and galaxies swirl in the abyss, a remarkable dance of light and matter unfolds—a dance that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. This dance, illuminated by the science of spectroscopy, is what this book seeks to explore and explain.Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic ... Read more

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In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle in the night sky and galaxies swirl in the abyss, a remarkable dance of light and matter unfolds—a dance that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. This dance, illuminated by the science of spectroscopy, is what this book seeks to explore and explain.Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic
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Light Bulbs for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Invention That Lit Up the World

by Laura Bennington ...

Narrated by Laura Bennington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the thrilling popular science history of how brilliant inventors conquered darkness to build the modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical journey transports you from the smoky, fire-lit nights of the past into the high-energy laboratories of the nineteenth century. Satisfy your curious mind as you listen to the dramatic trial and error that sparked a global ... Read more

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Uncover the thrilling popular science history of how brilliant inventors conquered darkness to build the modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical journey transports you from the smoky, fire-lit nights of the past into the high-energy laboratories of the nineteenth century. Satisfy your curious mind as you listen to the dramatic trial and error that sparked a global
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Handbook of Optoelectronics, A

by N.B. Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Physics
Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optoelectronics" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners, providing an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of optoelectronics. From the fundamental principles of light and semiconductors to practical applications in solar cells, sensors, and optical communication, this book serves as an invaluable resource ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optoelectronics" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners, providing an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of optoelectronics. From the fundamental principles of light and semiconductors to practical applications in solar cells, sensors, and optical communication, this book serves as an invaluable resource
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Through Two Doors at Once

The Elegant Experiment That Captures the Enigma of Our Quantum Reality

by Anil Ananthaswamy ...

Narrated by René Ruiz ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

One of Smithsonian's Favorite Books of 2018One of Forbes's 2018 Best Books About Astronomy, Physics and MathematicsOne of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018The intellectual adventure story of the "double-slit" experiment, showing how a sunbeam split into two paths first challenged our understanding of light and then the nature of reality itself--and continues to almost 200 years later.</str... ... Read more

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One of Smithsonian's Favorite Books of 2018One of Forbes's 2018 Best Books About Astronomy, Physics and MathematicsOne of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018The intellectual adventure story of the "double-slit" experiment, showing how a sunbeam split into two paths first challenged our understanding of light and then the nature of reality itself--and continues to almost 200 years later.</str...
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Speed of Light for Beginners, The: A Simple Introduction to the Fastest Thing in the Universe

by Robert Ellison ...

Narrated by Robert Ellison ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Master the mind-expanding physics of relativity and the cosmos without ever touching a complex math equation. Whether you want an awe-inspiring commute listen or are satisfying your deep curiosity about the universe, this accessible journey translates baffling scientific rules into everyday intuition. Grasp exactly how the ultimate cosmic speed limit governs space, time, and reality itself ... Read more

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Master the mind-expanding physics of relativity and the cosmos without ever touching a complex math equation. Whether you want an awe-inspiring commute listen or are satisfying your deep curiosity about the universe, this accessible journey translates baffling scientific rules into everyday intuition. Grasp exactly how the ultimate cosmic speed limit governs space, time, and reality itself
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Zoom

From Atoms and Galaxies to Blizzards and Bees: How Everything Moves

by Bob Berman ...

Narrated by Bob Berman, Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

From the speed of light to moving mountains -- and everything in between -- Zoom explores how the universe and its objects move.If you sit as still as you can in a quiet room, you might be able to convince yourself that nothing is moving. But air currents are still wafting around you. Blood rushes through your veins. The atoms in your chair jiggle furiously. In fact, the planet you are sitting on ... Read more

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From the speed of light to moving mountains -- and everything in between -- Zoom explores how the universe and its objects move.If you sit as still as you can in a quiet room, you might be able to convince yourself that nothing is moving. But air currents are still wafting around you. Blood rushes through your veins. The atoms in your chair jiggle furiously. In fact, the planet you are sitting on
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Brief History of the Speed of Light, A: The Cosmic Limit Nothing Can Break

by Christopher Webb ...

Narrated by Christopher Webb ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Explore the mind-expanding physics of the cosmos and discover why a single unbreakable speed limit governs reality. Perfect for your daily commute or deep focus listening, this thought-provoking journey transforms complex astronomy into accessible science. You will travel from ancient philosophical debates to the radical breakthroughs of Einstein's special relativity.Imagine a universe where ... Read more

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Explore the mind-expanding physics of the cosmos and discover why a single unbreakable speed limit governs reality. Perfect for your daily commute or deep focus listening, this thought-provoking journey transforms complex astronomy into accessible science. You will travel from ancient philosophical debates to the radical breakthroughs of Einstein's special relativity.Imagine a universe where
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Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht

Jahreskreis Rituale und Lichtmeditation für spirituelle Heilung

by Ilka Buescher ...

Narrated by Ben (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Willkommen auf deiner Reise zum Licht. Mit dem Hörbuch Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht öffnest du die Tür zu einer tiefgreifenden Bewusstseinserweiterung und spirituellen Heilung. Dieses Werk ist dein täglicher Begleiter für ein ganzes Jahr voller Inspiration und innerem Wachstum.Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine innere Leuchtkraft stärken und im Einklang mit den natürlichen Rhythmen ... Read more

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Willkommen auf deiner Reise zum Licht. Mit dem Hörbuch Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht öffnest du die Tür zu einer tiefgreifenden Bewusstseinserweiterung und spirituellen Heilung. Dieses Werk ist dein täglicher Begleiter für ein ganzes Jahr voller Inspiration und innerem Wachstum.Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine innere Leuchtkraft stärken und im Einklang mit den natürlichen Rhythmen
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How to Design a Universe

The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds

by Prof Catherine Heymans ...

Narrated by Prof Catherine Heymans ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents…How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual WorldsWritten and read by Professor Catherine HeymansCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of s... ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents…How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual WorldsWritten and read by Professor Catherine HeymansCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of s...
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The Story of Light

by Ben Bova ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Abridged

6 hours 21 min

From the creation of life to the exploration of the heavens and the stars— from the origins of the earth to the possibility of life on other planets, Ben Bova unveils the beauty and science behind the phenomenon of light. Bova masterfully explains how light affects us every day of our lives— from our religions to our sex drives. He examines how we use light in art, science, industry, entertainment ... Read more

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From the creation of life to the exploration of the heavens and the stars— from the origins of the earth to the possibility of life on other planets, Ben Bova unveils the beauty and science behind the phenomenon of light. Bova masterfully explains how light affects us every day of our lives— from our religions to our sex drives. He examines how we use light in art, science, industry, entertainment
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Lasers for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to How Focused Light Changed Our World

by Michael Redding ...

Narrated by Michael Redding ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Discover the everyday technology quietly powering our modern world with this accessible popular science guide to lasers. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey skips the heavy math and drops the technical jargon, transforming complex physics into vivid mental pictures.Whether you consider yourself a lifelong learner or simply want to satisfy your curiosity about how things ... Read more

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Discover the everyday technology quietly powering our modern world with this accessible popular science guide to lasers. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey skips the heavy math and drops the technical jargon, transforming complex physics into vivid mental pictures.Whether you consider yourself a lifelong learner or simply want to satisfy your curiosity about how things
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La fibre optique pour les débutants : Le guide du débutant pour transmettre des informations à la vitesse de la lumière

by Noël Lesage ...

Narrated by Noël Lesage ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Comprenez enfin la technologie des réseaux grâce à cette vulgarisation scientifique captivante sur la lumière. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien, ce guide transforme des concepts techniques complexes en une écoute fluide. Suivez le voyage fascinant de nos données à travers l'infiniment petit.Il n'a jamais été aussi simple d'assouvir votre curiosité intellectuelle sans aucun prérequis ... Read more

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Comprenez enfin la technologie des réseaux grâce à cette vulgarisation scientifique captivante sur la lumière. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien, ce guide transforme des concepts techniques complexes en une écoute fluide. Suivez le voyage fascinant de nos données à travers l'infiniment petit.Il n'a jamais été aussi simple d'assouvir votre curiosité intellectuelle sans aucun prérequis
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光ファイバーの歴史：光を使った初期の実験から現代世界をつなぐ見えないネットワークまで

by 秋山正樹 ...

Narrated by 秋山正樹 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

現代のグローバルネットワークを支える見えないインフラは、名もなき研究者たちの知的好奇心と、度重なる失敗の末にガラスの糸へ光を託した泥臭い科学技術史の結晶です。通勤電車の中でスマートフォンを眺める何気ない日常の裏側には、世界を一瞬で結びつける壮大なイノベーションの軌跡が隠されています。光を曲げて導くという素朴な疑問から始まった小さな実験が、いかにして海底を這い、大陸を越える巨大な通信網へと成長したのか。専門用語を日常の風景に置き換えたやさしい語り口は、寝る前のリラックスタイムにもすっと頭に入り、複雑なテクノロジーの仕組みを鮮やかに解き明かしてくれます。先人たちの情熱に触れることで、明日からのインターネットの世界がまったく違った景色に見えるはずです。本書で見つかること:• 光を曲げて運ぶという常識外れの発想を生んだ、初期の研究者たちの偶然とひらめき• ガラスの不純物を取り除き ... Read more

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現代のグローバルネットワークを支える見えないインフラは、名もなき研究者たちの知的好奇心と、度重なる失敗の末にガラスの糸へ光を託した泥臭い科学技術史の結晶です。通勤電車の中でスマートフォンを眺める何気ない日常の裏側には、世界を一瞬で結びつける壮大なイノベーションの軌跡が隠されています。光を曲げて導くという素朴な疑問から始まった小さな実験が、いかにして海底を這い、大陸を越える巨大な通信網へと成長したのか。専門用語を日常の風景に置き換えたやさしい語り口は、寝る前のリラックスタイムにもすっと頭に入り、複雑なテクノロジーの仕組みを鮮やかに解き明かしてくれます。先人たちの情熱に触れることで、明日からのインターネットの世界がまったく違った景色に見えるはずです。本書で見つかること:• 光を曲げて運ぶという常識外れの発想を生んだ、初期の研究者たちの偶然とひらめき• ガラスの不純物を取り除き
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Zapped

From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light

by Bob Berman ...

Narrated by Peter Ganim ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of ... Read more

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How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of
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Rainbows for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Science of Sky Colors

by Emily Carver ...

Narrated by Emily Carver ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Unlock the captivating science of atmospheric optics and transform your daily nature walk into an awe-inspiring journey. Without a single complex equation to memorize, this beginner-friendly guide translates the shifting outdoor art show above us into a relaxing, accessible listening experience.Whether you are unwinding during an evening commute or seeking a moment of mindful curiosity, you will ... Read more

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Unlock the captivating science of atmospheric optics and transform your daily nature walk into an awe-inspiring journey. Without a single complex equation to memorize, this beginner-friendly guide translates the shifting outdoor art show above us into a relaxing, accessible listening experience.Whether you are unwinding during an evening commute or seeking a moment of mindful curiosity, you will
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Historia de la fibra óptica: De los primeros experimentos con la luz a la red oculta que conecta el mundo moderno

by Héctor Manso ...

Narrated by Héctor Manso ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Domina la fascinante historia de la tecnología y comprende la infraestructura invisible que sostiene la era digital. Si tienes una mente inquieta, este asombroso viaje sonoro transformará tu forma de percibir el mundo hiperconectado. Conoce exactamente cómo unos simples experimentos ópticos terminaron revolucionando las comunicaciones globales para siempre.Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos ... Read more

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Domina la fascinante historia de la tecnología y comprende la infraestructura invisible que sostiene la era digital. Si tienes una mente inquieta, este asombroso viaje sonoro transformará tu forma de percibir el mundo hiperconectado. Conoce exactamente cómo unos simples experimentos ópticos terminaron revolucionando las comunicaciones globales para siempre.Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos
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Speed of Light, The: The Number That Reveals the Rules of the Universe

by Patrick Rousseau ...

Narrated by Patrick Rousseau ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Uncover the ultimate cosmic speed limit in this mind-bending popular science journey through the physics of spacetime. Instead of drowning in complex mathematics, you will build a profound intuition for reality through vivid thought experiments and captivating historical discoveries.Perfect for your daily commute or a focused session of lifelong learning, this awe-inspiring exploration transforms ... Read more

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Uncover the ultimate cosmic speed limit in this mind-bending popular science journey through the physics of spacetime. Instead of drowning in complex mathematics, you will build a profound intuition for reality through vivid thought experiments and captivating historical discoveries.Perfect for your daily commute or a focused session of lifelong learning, this awe-inspiring exploration transforms
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Laser, The: The Beam That Cuts Steel, Plays Music, and Heals Eyes

by Daniel Forsberg ...

Narrated by Daniel Forsberg ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Satisfy your scientific curiosity by mastering the brilliant physics and engineering behind concentrated light energy. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this mind-expanding exploration transforms mysterious beams of energy into understandable, everyday marvels.Step inside the laboratories and factory floors where disorderly light is tamed into an awe-inspiring, precise ... Read more

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Satisfy your scientific curiosity by mastering the brilliant physics and engineering behind concentrated light energy. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this mind-expanding exploration transforms mysterious beams of energy into understandable, everyday marvels.Step inside the laboratories and factory floors where disorderly light is tamed into an awe-inspiring, precise
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Physics Made Simple

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Physics Made Simple" is an engaging and comprehensive guide that brings the captivating world of physics to life. Designed for students and enthusiasts alike, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of physics.Starting from classical mechanics and gradually progressing to more advanced topics ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Physics Made Simple" is an engaging and comprehensive guide that brings the captivating world of physics to life. Designed for students and enthusiasts alike, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of physics.Starting from classical mechanics and gradually progressing to more advanced topics
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Mission Invisible

A Novel about the Science of Light

by Ulf Leonhardt ...

Narrated by Ralph Lister ...

Series series The Science and Fiction Series
Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

Invisibility has fascinated people since time immemorial, but only a decade ago did invisibility become a serious subject of scientific investigation. This lively novel, authored by an expert in the field, takes the listener on a journey to fascinating places and—en passant—on an intellectual adventure involving some of the most fascinating subjects of optics.While enjoying the fun and action of a ... Read more

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Invisibility has fascinated people since time immemorial, but only a decade ago did invisibility become a serious subject of scientific investigation. This lively novel, authored by an expert in the field, takes the listener on a journey to fascinating places and—en passant—on an intellectual adventure involving some of the most fascinating subjects of optics.While enjoying the fun and action of a
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Pew! Pew! Pew!

The Epic Science of Lasers

by Janelle Shane ...

Unabridged

8 hours

Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real ... Read more

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Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real
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Optics for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to Lenses, Mirrors, and Seeing the World

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Decode the hidden physics of light and visual perception to turn daily life into a brilliant popular science adventure. Perfect for an inquisitive walk or a focused study session, this accessible guide replaces intimidating math with vivid, mind-expanding imagery.Whether you are unwinding at home or seeking an intellectual spark during a long drive, you will effortlessly grasp how everyday devices ... Read more

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Decode the hidden physics of light and visual perception to turn daily life into a brilliant popular science adventure. Perfect for an inquisitive walk or a focused study session, this accessible guide replaces intimidating math with vivid, mind-expanding imagery.Whether you are unwinding at home or seeking an intellectual spark during a long drive, you will effortlessly grasp how everyday devices
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