The Complete Idiots Guide To String Theory

Author : George Musser
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592577026
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory written by George Musser and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear explanations of quantum mechanics, Einstein's theories of relativity, and how string theory unites them.

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440652031
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything written by Steve Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

Author : Gary Moring
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028642420
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Theories of the Universe written by Gary Moring and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.

Author : Andrew Zimmerman Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047046724X
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book String Theory For Dummies written by Andrew Zimmerman Jones and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, plain-English guide to this complex scientific theory String theory is the hottest topic in physics right now, with books on the subject (pro and con) flying out of the stores. String Theory For Dummies offers an accessible introduction to this highly mathematical "theory of everything," which posits ten or more dimensions in an attempt to explain the basic nature of matter and energy. Written for both students and people interested in science, this guide explains concepts, discusses the string theory's hypotheses and predictions, and presents the math in an approachable manner. It features in-depth examples and an easy-to-understand style so that readers can understand this controversial, cutting-edge theory.

Author : Ellery Klein
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592577682
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle written by Ellery Klein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to playing the fiddle offers advice on choosing an instrument and accessories, offers step-by-step instructions on the techniques of fiddling, and includes fingerboard charts and practice tunes.

Author : Johnnie T. Dennis
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592570812
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics written by Johnnie T. Dennis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592574377
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory written by Michael Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1992, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theoryhas proven itself as one of Alpha's best-selling books and perhaps the best-selling trade music theory book ever published. In the new updated and expanded second edition, the book includes a special CD and book section on ear training. The hour-long ear-training course reinforces the basic content of the book with musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms. Also provided are aural exercises students can use to test their ear training and transcription skills. The CD is accompanied by a 20-page section of exercises and examples.

Author : David McMahon
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071596208
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book String Theory Demystified written by David McMahon and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNRAVEL the mystery of STRING THEORY Trying to understand string theory but ending up with your brain in knots? Here's your lifeline! This straightforward guide explains the fundamental principles behind this cutting-edge concept. String Theory Demystified elucidates the goal of the theory--to combine general relativity and quantum theory into a single, unified framework. You'll learn about classical strings, conformal field theory, quantization, compactification, and T duality. The book covers supersymmetry and superstrings, D-branes, the holographic principle, and cosmology. Hundreds of examples and illustrations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. This fast and easy guide offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts Sample problems with worked solutions Coverage of equations of motion, the energy-momentum tensor, and conserved currents A discussion of the Randall-Sundrum model A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, String Theory Demystified is your key to comprehending this theory of everything.

Author : Marc Humphrey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615643621
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantum Physics written by Marc Humphrey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum physics explores the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller levels. Idiot's Guides: Quantum Physics explores this very complex topic, while making it easy-to-understand for science enthusiasts and students alike. It skips the complicated math and dives right in to all of the concepts, paradoxes, and implications that make quantum physics so fascinating. Topics include quantum vs. classical physics, the famous double-slit experiment, quantum wave function, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, the Schrodinger's cat thought experiment, quantum entanglement, competing interpretations, quantum gravity, and much more.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101588756
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music written by Michael Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.