Six Not-So-Easy Pieces: Einstein's Relativity, Symmetry, and Space-Time by Matth

Description: Six Not-So-Easy Pieces by Matthew Sands, Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton Learn about Einsteins theory of relativity from a physics Nobel laureate and "one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century" (New York Review of Books) in six memorable lessons FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It was Feynmans 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: Einsteins 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 Author Biography Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was the Richard Chace Tolman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for his work on the development of quantum field theory. He was also one of the most famous and beloved figures of the twentieth century, both in physics and in the public arena. Review "There is no better explanation for the scientifically literate layman."--Washington Post Book World Long Description It was Feynmans 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: Einsteins 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 Review Quote "There is no better explanation for the scientifically literate layman."-- Washington Post Book World Promotional "Headline" Learn about Einsteins theory of relativity from a physics Nobel laureate and "one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century" ( New York Review of Books ) in six memorable lessons Details ISBN0465025269 Short Title 6 NOT-SO-EASY PIECES 4/E Pages 184 Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 0465025269 ISBN-13 9780465025268 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Imprint Basic Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 530 Illustrations illustrations Subtitle Einsteins Relativity, Symmetry, and Space-Time Publisher Basic Books Publication Date 2011-03-22 UK Release Date 2011-03-22 US Release Date 2011-03-22 Author Robert Leighton Edition Description 4th edition Audience General AU Release Date 2011-03-21 NZ Release Date 2011-03-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101771528;

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