The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding EinsteinPenguin, 1 nov. 1999 - 400 sidor You're no idiot of course. You know that Albert Einstein came up with the famous "E=mc" equation and that his hair looked like it had survived a nuclear test blast. But when it comes to understanding his theories and how they changed the world--well, youre no Einstein. Dont go nuclear yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Einstein shows how relatively easy--and fun--it can be to learn and appreciate the world of physics and Einsteins brillant accomplishments. |
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Part 1 Ideas That Built Bridges in Physics | 1 |
Part 2 Energy Comes in Many Forms | 57 |
Part 3 Into the Heart of Einsteins Mind | 123 |
Part 4 Anybody Know a Good Quantum Mechanic? | 201 |
Part 5 Einstein Man of the World | 253 |
Part 6 Worlds Beyond Einstein | 293 |
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