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Discovering Physics eBook Series

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  • Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat

    from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory

    by David L. Clements ...
    Series series Discovering Physics
    Uncover the Secrets of the Universe Hidden at Wavelengths beyond Our Optical GazeWilliam Herschel’s discovery of infrared light in 1800 led to the development of astronomy at wavelengths other than the optical. Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat: from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory explores the work in astronomy that relies on observations in the infrared. Author David L. ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

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  • Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe

    The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe

    by Evalyn Gates ...
    Cutting-edge astrophysics that builds on Einstein's theories to find the unseen matter that fills the Universe.Dark energy. Dark matter. These strange and invisible substances don't just sound mysterious: their unexpected appearance in the cosmic census is upending long-held notions about the nature of the Universe. Astronomers have long known that the Universe is expanding, but everything they ... Read more

    $15.09 USD

  • Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology

    by Ian Morison ...
    Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understandingIncludes coverage of the ... Read more

    $60.00 USD

  • 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know

    by Joanne Baker ...
    Series series 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
    In a series of 50 accessible essays, Joanne Baker introduces and explains the fundamental physical concepts and laws that govern the inners workings of our universe.From Newton's law of gravitation to black holes, Schrödinger's cat to chaos theory, 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important physics concepts in history. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Astronomy: A Physical Perspective

    by Marc L. Kutner ...
    This fully revised and updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. Starting with the simplest objects, the text contains explanations of how and why astronomical phenomena occur, and how astronomers collect and ... Read more

    $62.39 USD

  • Searching for the Oldest Stars

    Ancient Relics from the Early Universe

    by Anna Frebel ...
    A leading astronomer takes readers behind the scenes of the thrilling science of stellar archaeologyAstronomers study the oldest observable stars in the universe in much the same way archaeologists study ancient artifacts on Earth. Anna Frebel takes readers into the far-flung depths of space and time to provide a gripping firsthand account of the cutting-edge science of stellar archaeology. ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Astrophysics of the Solar System

    by K. D. Abhyankar ...
    This book attempts to broadly deal with the mechanics and dynamics of the Solar System with additional emphasis on celestial mechanics. Important planetary laws and theories like the Geocentric Theory, Kepler’s Laws, Newton’s law of gravitation, the catastrophic theories of Moulten, Russel and Schmidt, and the nebular hypothesis of Kant and Laplace are clearly explained. The book also deals with ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Astrophysics For Dummies

    by Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer ...
    Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysicsAstronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

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  • Beyond The Galaxy: How Humanity Looked Beyond Our Milky Way And Discovered The Entire Universe

    by Ethan Siegel ...
    A look up at the night sky reveals a treasury of wonders. Even to the naked eye, the Moon, stars, planets, the Milky Way and even a few star clusters and nebulae illuminate the heavens. For millennia, humans struggled to make sense of what's out there in the Universe, from all we can see to that which lies beyond the limits of even our most powerful telescopes. Beyond the Galaxy traces our journey ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • 99 New Discoveries in Astronomy

    by P.J.Tomlin ...
    This book presents what are possibly the greatest advances in astronomy and physics for years. It quantifies the force responsible for the expansion of the universe and describes its source. It identifies the greatest destructive mechanism in the universe. The enigmas behind the Hubble constant were resolved and this led to all the discoveries. The mysteries behind dark matter and dark energy are ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Einstein's Mistakes

    The Human Failings of Genius

    by Hans C. Ohanian ...
    “A thought-provoking critique of Einstein’s tantalizing combination of brilliance and blunder.”—Andrew Robinson, New ScientistNever before translated into English, the Manimekhalai is one of the great classics of Indian culture. ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • What Is Dark Matter?

    by Peter Fisher ...
    Series series Princeton Frontiers in Physics
    What we know about dark matter and what we have yet to discoverAstronomical observations have confirmed dark matter’s existence, but what exactly is dark matter? In What Is Dark Matter?, particle physicist Peter Fisher introduces readers to one of the most intriguing frontiers of physics. We cannot actually see dark matter, a mysterious, nonluminous form of matter that is believed to account for ... Read more

    $26.69 USD