Surprises in Theoretical Physics
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Surprises in Theoretical Physics is a collection of insightful essays by physicist Rudolf Peierls that explores unexpected results and conceptual twists in modern theoretical physics.
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| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ |
| about |
counterintuitive phenomena in physics
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development of theoretical ideas ⓘ nuclear physics ⓘ particle physics ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ statistical mechanics ⓘ surprising consequences of physical laws ⓘ |
| author | Rudolf Peierls ⓘ |
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United States of America
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United States
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| focusesOn |
conceptual twists in physics
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interpretation of physical theories ⓘ unexpected results in physics ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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physics literature ⓘ popular science ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Rudolf Peierls ⓘ |
| hasForm | print book ⓘ |
| hasPart |
collection of essays
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essay ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general scientifically literate readers
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physicists ⓘ students of physics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
conceptual foundations of physics
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history of physics ⓘ modern physics ⓘ theoretical physics ⓘ |
| notableFor |
accessible explanations of advanced physics concepts
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historical perspective on theoretical discoveries ⓘ |
| publisher | Princeton University Press ⓘ |
| workOf | Rudolf Peierls ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Rudolf Peierls ⓘ |
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