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Kaum einem anderen Fach haftet der Ruf des Komplizierten und Formellastigen so stark an, wie der Physik. Doch sind viele der grundlegenden Konzepte und Prinzipien auch ohne tiefere mathematische Ausbildung verständlich. Dieses Buch soll eine Brücke zwischen den verschiedenen Kulturen der Geistes- und der Naturwissenschaften schlagen. Dabei geht der Autor in seiner Abhandlung weit über das Niveau vorhandener populärwissenschaftlicher Darstellungen hinaus. Ein separates Kapitel liefert die mathematischen Grundlagen, die das Verständnis vieler physikalischer Konzepte erleichtern. Dies gibt einerseits Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaftlern die Möglichkeit, das Wesen der Physik anhand ihrer Grundlegenden Konzepte und ihrer historischen Entwicklung zu verstehen. Andererseits eröffnet dieses Buch Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaftlern neue Einblicke aus der Perspektive der Wissenschaftsgeschichte und Wissenschaftstheorie ohne die abstrakte Ebene der Mathematik. Mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung in der Lehre und Forschung an der Universität Stuttgart lässt der Autor seine Leser von seinem Verständnis für die Denk- und Arbeitsweisen beider Kulturen profitieren. Aus dem Inhalt: Grundbegriffe und Probleme der Wissenschaftstheorie im Hinblick auf den Zusammenhang zwischen Naturwissenschaften und Geisteswissenschaften Ausgewählte Begriffe der Mathematik Grundbegriffe der klassischen Mechanik Grundbegriffe der Thermodynamik Grundbegriffe der klassischen Elektrodynamik Die Spezielle Relativitätstheorie Die Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie (ART) Teilchen und Diskrete Energien Der Welle-Teilchen-Dualismus Grundbegriffe der Quantentheorie 400 Jahre Physik. Rückblick, Gegenwart und Ausblick

Physics. --- Modern physics, natural sciences, philosophy of science.

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Eastern mysticism --- the paradoxes of modern physics and mysticism --- comprehension of the universe --- theories of atomic and subatomic physics --- relativity theory and astrophysics --- the mystical traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen and the I Ching --- theoretical high-energy physics --- the relations between modern physics and Eastern mysticism

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Nonspecialists with no prior knowledge of physics and only reasonable proficiency with algebra can now understand Einstein's special theory of relativity. Effectively diagrammed and with an emphasis on logical structure, Leo Sartori's rigorous but simple presentation will guide interested readers through concepts of relative time and relative space. Sartori covers general relativity and cosmology, but focuses on Einstein's theory. He tracks its history and implications. He explores illuminating paradoxes, including the famous twin paradox, the "pole-in-the-barn" paradox, and the Loedel diagram, which is an accessible, graphic approach to relativity. Students of the history and philosophy of science will welcome this concise introduction to the central concept of modern physics.

Relativity (Physics) --- Gravitation --- Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics --- Space and time --- #dd Sabbe Camiel cfx --- 530.12 --- 530.12 Relativity principle --- Relativity principle --- academic. --- algebra. --- cosmology. --- cosmos. --- einstein. --- graphics. --- historical. --- history. --- loedel diagram. --- logic. --- logical. --- modern physics. --- outer space. --- paradox. --- philosophy. --- physics. --- pole in the barn paradox. --- relativity. --- scholarly. --- science. --- scientific philosophy. --- scientific theory. --- scientific. --- theory of relativity. --- twin paradox. --- world history.

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First published in 1922 and based on lectures delivered in May 1921, Albert Einstein's The Meaning of Relativity offered an overview and explanation of the then new and controversial theory of relativity. The work would go on to become a monumental classic, printed in numerous editions and translations worldwide. Now, The Formative Years of Relativity introduces Einstein's masterpiece to new audiences. This beautiful volume contains Einstein's insightful text, accompanied by important historical materials and commentary looking at the origins and development of general relativity. Hanoch Gutfreund and Jürgen Renn provide fresh, original perspectives, placing Einstein's achievements into a broader context for all readers.In this book, Gutfreund and Renn tell the rich story behind the early reception, spread, and consequences of Einstein's ideas during the formative years of general relativity in the late 1910s and 1920s. They show that relativity's meaning changed radically throughout the nascent years of its development, and they describe in detail the transformation of Einstein's work from the esoteric pursuit of one individual communicating with a handful of colleagues into the preoccupation of a growing community of physicists, astronomers, mathematicians, and philosophers.This handsome edition "es extensively from Einstein's correspondence and reproduces historical documents such as newspaper articles and letters. Inserts are featured in the main text giving concise explanations of basic concepts, and short biographical notes and photographs of some of Einstein's contemporaries are included. The first-ever English translations of two of Einstein's popular Princeton lectures are featured at the book's end.

General relativity (Physics) --- History --- Einstein, Albert, --- Relativistic theory of gravitation --- Relativity theory, General --- Gravitation --- Physics --- Relativity (Physics) --- Albert Einstein. --- Generalization of Gravitation Theory. --- On the Cosmologic Problem. --- Princeton. --- The Meaning of Relativity. --- astronomers. --- biographical notes. --- experimental tests. --- formative years. --- general relativity. --- general theory of relativity. --- gravitational field equations. --- gravitational waves. --- lectures. --- mathematicians. --- modern physics. --- philosophers. --- physicists. --- relativistic cosmology. --- relativity theory. --- relativity. --- scientists. --- special relativity. --- special theory of relativity. --- theories of relativity. --- theory of relativity.

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The connections between modern physics and medical technologyMany remarkable medical technologies, diagnostic tools, and treatment methods have emerged as a result of modern physics discoveries in the last century—including X-rays, radiation treatment, laser surgery, high-resolution ultrasound scans, computerized tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging. This undergraduate-level textbook describes the fundamental physical principles underlying these technological advances, emphasizing their applications to the practice of modern medicine.Intended for science and engineering students with one year of introductory physics background, this textbook presents the medical applications of fundamental principles of physics to students who are considering careers in medical physics, biophysics, medicine, or nuclear engineering. It also serves as an excellent reference for advanced students, as well as medical and health researchers, practitioners, and technicians who are interested in developing the background required to understand the changing landscape of medical science. Practice exercises are included and solutions are available separately in an instructor's manual.Complete discussion of the fundamental physical principles underlying modern medicineAccessible exploration of the physics encountered in a typical visit to a doctorPractice exercises are included and solutions are provided in a separate instructor’s manual (available to professors)A companion website (modernphysicsinmedicine.com) presents supplementary materials

Medical physics --- Amplitude. --- Anode. --- Antiparticle. --- Approximation. --- Artery. --- Atomic number. --- Attenuation coefficient. --- Attenuation. --- Beta decay. --- Bragg peak. --- Bremsstrahlung. --- CT scan. --- Calculation. --- Cancer cell. --- Cathode ray. --- Cathode. --- Coefficient. --- Compton scattering. --- Conservation law. --- Cyclotron. --- Detection. --- Differential equation. --- Electric charge. --- Electric field. --- Electrocardiography. --- Electroencephalography. --- Electromagnetic field. --- Electromagnetic radiation. --- Electronvolt. --- Energy level. --- Energy. --- Excitation (magnetic). --- Excited state. --- Exponential function. --- Gamma ray. --- Henri Becquerel. --- Hydrogen atom. --- Ionization. --- Irradiation. --- Isotope. --- Kinetic energy. --- Magnetic field. --- Magnetic moment. --- Magnetic resonance imaging. --- Measurement. --- Medical imaging. --- Medical physics. --- Medical procedure. --- Medical ultrasound. --- Microwave. --- Modern physics. --- Molecule. --- Mortality rate. --- Neutrino. --- Neutron. --- Nuclear medicine. --- Nuclear reaction. --- Nuclear reactor. --- Nucleon. --- Particle accelerator. --- Particle physics. --- Photoelectric effect. --- Photon energy. --- Photon. --- Physicist. --- Piezoelectricity. --- Positron emission tomography. --- Positron. --- Probability. --- Processing (Chinese materia medica). --- Proportionality (mathematics). --- Quantity. --- Quantum mechanics. --- Radiation damage. --- Radiation pattern. --- Radiation therapy. --- Radioactive decay. --- Radionuclide. --- Refraction. --- Refractive index. --- Scattering. --- Schematic. --- Scientist. --- Signal (electrical engineering). --- Spectroscopy. --- Stethoscope. --- Technology. --- Temperature. --- The Tumor. --- Tomography. --- Transducer. --- Ultrasound. --- Uncertainty principle. --- Uncertainty. --- Voxel. --- Wave vector. --- Wavelength. --- Wavelet. --- X-ray tube. --- X-ray.