Energy, the subtle concept : the discovery of Feynman's blocks from Leibniz to Einstein
Coopersmith, Jennifer2010
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This book explains the idea of energy by tracking the story of its discovery, from Galileo through to Einstein. It explains the physics using the minimum of mathematics, presenting both a gripping historical narrative and a fascinating introduction to an elusive physical concept.
Main title:
Energy, the subtle concept : the discovery of Feynman's blocks from Leibniz to Einstein / by Jennifer Coopersmith.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Collation:
392 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780199546503 (hbk)0199546509 (hbk)
Dewey class:
530
Language:
English
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BRN:
2090289
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