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    Breakfast with Einstein : the exotic physics of everyday objects / Chad Orzel.
    by Orzel, Chad.
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    BenBella Books, Inc., 2018.
    Call #:530 O79b
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  • Physics.
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  • Physics -- Humor.
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  • Quantum theory.
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    9781946885357 (pbk.)
    Alternate title: 
    Physics of everyday objects
    Description: 
    xv, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents: 
    Sunrise : the fundamental interactions -- The heating element : Planck's desperate trick -- Digital photos : the patent clerk's heuristic -- The alarm clock : the football player's atom -- The Internet : a solution in search of a problem -- The sense of smell : chemistry by exclusion -- Solid objects : the energy of uncertainty -- Computer chips : the Internet is for Schrödinger's cats -- Magnets : how the h*ck do they work? -- Smoke detector : Mr. Gamow's escape -- Encryption : a final brilliant mistake -- Conclusion.
    Summary: 
    Orzel, author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, explores how quantum connects with everyday reality, and offers engaging, layperson-level explanations of the mind-bending ideas central to modern physics.
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    Central LibraryAdult Nonfiction530 O79bCore Collection - AdultChecked outJul 22, 2024Add Copy to MyList
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