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OverviewOur 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Harry VarvoglisPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 2.467kg ISBN: 9783319377933ISBN 10: 3319377930 Pages: 138 Publication Date: 23 August 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart I From Ancient Greece to the Renaissance.- Physical Sciences and Physics.- The Ideas of Greeks About Nature.- From the Classical Era to the Renaissance.- Part II From the Renaissance to the Present Era.- The Major Branches of Physics.- Mechanics.- Optics.- Static Magnetism and Electricity.- Electric Currents and Electromagnetism.- Heat and Thermodynamics.- Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gases.- Physics of the 20th Century.- Lessons from Three Centuries of Physics.- Organization of Teaching and Research.ReviewsFrom the book reviews: Varvoglis (Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece) applies a historical chronology to the development of physics by focusing on people who contributed to a scientific understanding of nature. ... This would be a good supplemental book for introductory physics courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; informed general audiences. (D. B. Mason, Choice, Vol. 52 (3), November, 2014) From the book reviews: “Varvoglis (Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece) applies a historical chronology to the development of physics by focusing on people who contributed to a scientific understanding of nature. … This would be a good supplemental book for introductory physics courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; informed general audiences.” (D. B. Mason, Choice, Vol. 52 (3), November, 2014) From the book reviews: Varvoglis (Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece) applies a historical chronology to the development of physics by focusing on people who contributed to a scientific understanding of nature. ... This would be a good supplemental book for introductory physics courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; informed general audiences. (D. B. Mason, Choice, Vol. 52 (3), November, 2014) From the book reviews: Varvoglis (Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece) applies a historical chronology to the development of physics by focusing on people who contributed to a scientific understanding of nature. ... This would be a good supplemental book for introductory physics courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; informed general audiences. (D. B. Mason, Choice, Vol. 52 (3), November, 2014) Author InformationHarry Varvoglis was born in 1949 in Thessaloniki (Greece) and holds a PhD degree in Physics from the University of Thessaloniki. He worked as a research associate in the Astronomy Program of the University of Maryland (USA) and as a Visiting Professor in the University of Paris XI, (France), the University of Tübingen (Germany) and the University of Cyprus. Presently he is a full Professor in the University of Thessaloniki. He is a regular contributor to the science section of a major Greek newspaper. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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