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Two leaves of typescript and 7 leaves of galley proofs with corrections in Einstein's hand for the article "Relativity" in American Peoples Encyclopedia.

Introduces the superstring theory that attempts to unite general relativity and quantum mechanics.

A foremost string theorist and the author of The Elegant Universe discusses such topics as Newton's perspectives on space, Einstein's fusion of space and time, ...

A shorter, more accessible edition of a now-classic survey of the origin and nature of the universe features thirty-eight new full-color illustrations, the ...

A narrative portrait based on the complete body of Einstein's papers offers insight into how the iconic thinker's mind worked as well as his contributions to ...

Researchers depend on having access to authoritative, up-to-date data, and for more than 90 years they have depended on this handbook.

Featuring a new introduction, an exploration of quantum physics and relativity theory is presented for the layperson reader in an accessible and occasionally ...

One does not need an advanced degree in math or physics to appreciate the genius of Einstein, shared so clearly by the man himself in this book.

A major statement of the language, method, and concepts of the physical sciences, this volume traces the history of experimental investigation and the efforts ...

The Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist talks about his adventure-filled life in a series of transcribed taped discussions

. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. PRELIMINARY. ON THE MEASUREMENT OE QUANTITIES..] Every expression of a Quantity consists of two factors or components. ...

The aim of this book is to give an account of Einstein's work without introducing anything very technical in the way of mathematics, physics, or philosophy.

This multivolume work presents a rich account of an intellectual triumph: a unique analysis of the creative scientific process.

A collection of the works of a noted scientist and Nobel Prize winner includes his most fascinating short works, such as his report on the Space Shuttle ...

Accessible to graduate students and experimental physicists, this volume emphasizes physical arguments and minimizes theoretical formalism.

Explains the principles of physics in non-technical terms

This advanced undergraduate-level text provides a formulation of the quantum theory in terms of qualitative and imaginative concepts outside classical theory.

From his unique perspective as both theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, Polkinghorne considers aspects of quantum physics and theology and demonstrates ...

In "Parallel Worlds," world-renowned physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku"--an" author who "has a knack for bringing the most ethereal ideas down to ...

f CHAPTER XL AERIAL VIBRATIONS. 236. Since the atmosphere is the almost universal vehicle of sound, the investigation of the vibrations of a gaseous medium ...