A01=Peter T. Landsberg
Andromeda Nebula
APB
Author_Peter T. Landsberg
Boson
BPA
Category=PH
chaos theory applications
Cosmological Constant
cosmology
Einstein De Sitter Model
Energy Conservation
Energy Density
Entropy Concept
Entropy Generation Rates
eq_bestseller
eq_isMigrated=1
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
eq_non-fiction
eq_science
Godel's theorem
Hidden Variables
Higgs
Hoffmannsthal
Hubble Parameter
Hubble's Law
Hubble’s Law
Hugo Von Hoffmannsthal
Isolated
Kaon Decay
limits of scientific knowledge exploration
mathematical incompleteness
Mechanics
Messenger Particles
Million
Non-equilibrium Phase Transition
origin of life
Perfect English
philosophy of science
physical laws origins
Planck's Principle
Planck’s Principle
Quantum
Quantum Measurement Theory
quantum theory
Sadi Carnot
scientific epistemology
Solar
State
System
Theory
thermodynamic irreversibility
thermodynamics
Turing Machine
Weak Anthropic Principle
Product details
- ISBN 9780750306577
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jan 1999
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
Secure
checkout
Fast Shipping
Easy returns
Seeking Ultimates: An Intuitive Guide to Physics, Second Edition takes us on a journey that explores the limits of our scientific knowledge, emphasizing the gaps that are left. The book starts with everyday concepts such as temperature, and proceeds to energy, the Periodic Table, and then to more advanced ideas. The author examines the nature of time and entropy, chaos, quantum theory, cosmology, and some aspects of mathematics, confirming that our understanding is necessarily incomplete. Using references to historical figures in science as well as thought-provoking illustrations, Seeking Ultimates encourages you to consider your scientific knowledge in a new light. You will be able to reassess your belief in "truths" as presented (such as mathematical theorems) and to reconsider philosophical issues of theology and happiness. A comprehensive glossary explains in clear language the technical terms so that nonscientists can enjoy the text.
Peter T Landsberg is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Southampton, UK. He is well known for his research into semiconductor theory and has published widely. His earlier publications include Enigma of Time, also published by Institute of Physics Publishing.
