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Orzel, Chad.
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Physics -- Humor.
Quantum theory.
Quantum theory -- Humor.
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Orzel, Chad.
Physics.
Physics -- Humor.
Quantum theory.
Quantum theory -- Humor.
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Breakfast with Einstein : the exotic
physics
of
everyday
objects
/ Chad Orzel.
by
Orzel, Chad.
BenBella Books, Inc., 2018.
Call #:
530 O79b
Subjects
Physics
.
Physics
-- Humor.
Quantum theory.
Quantum theory -- Humor.
ISBN:
9781946885357 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Physics
of
everyday
objects
Description:
xv, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
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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Adult Nonfiction
530 O79b
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