James Kakalios
Author
Physical Desc
245 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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...
3) The amazing story of quantum mechanics: a math-free exploration of the science that made our world
Author
Physical Desc
xv, 318 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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.