James Kakalios
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Physics professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep our daily lives running, from our smart phones and digital “clouds” to x-ray machines and hybrid vehicles.
Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What’s the simple science behind motion sensors,...
Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What’s the simple science behind motion sensors,...
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Easy-to-follow and imaginative explanations about the extraordinary physics that invisibly guides our daily lives"--
You shut off your alarm clock, grab a slice of toast, check the weather on your tablet, and drive to the office. Kakalios takes you on the journey behind your journey: exploring the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens, E-Z Pass, GPS, and more. Breaking down the world into a series of simple steps, he demonstrates that...
4) The amazing story of quantum mechanics: a math-free exploration of the science that made our world
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Most of us are unaware of how much we depend on quantum mechanics on a day-to-day basis. Using illustrations and examples from science fiction pulp magazines and comic books, this book explains the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underlie the world we live in.--From publisher description.