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The Consolations of Physics
The Consolations of Physics is an eloquent manifesto for physics. In an age where uncertainty and division is rife, Tim Radford, science editor of the Guardian for twenty-five years, turns to the wonders of the universe for consolation. From the launch of the Voyager spacecraft and how it furthered our understanding of planets, stars and galaxies to the planet composed entirely of diamond and graphite and the sound of a blacksmith's anvil; from the hole NASA drilled in the heavens to the discovery of the Higgs Boson and the endeavours to prove the Big Bang, The Consolations of Physics will guide you from a tiny particle to the marvels of outer space.
Cosmological Koans
Through more than fifty Koans-pleasingly paradoxical vignettes following the ancient Zen tradition-leading physicist Anthony Aguirre takes the reader across the world from West to East, and through ideas spanning the age, breadth, and depth of the Universe.
Using these beguiling Koans (Could there be a civilization on a mote of dust? How much of your fate have you made? Who cleans the universe?) and a flair for explaining complex science, Aguirre covers cosmic questions that scientific giants from Aristotle to Galileo to Heisenberg have grappled with, from the meaning of quantum theory and the nature of time to the origin of multiple universes.
A playful and enlightening book, Cosmological Koans explores the strange hinterland between the deep structure of the physical world and our personal experience of it, giving readers what Einstein himself called "the most beautiful and deepest experience" anyone can have: a sense of the mysterious.
Chasing The Moon
In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people on the planet paused to watch the live transmission of the Apollo 11 mission. To watch as humanity took a giant leap forward.
A companion book to the landmark documentary series on BBC TV.
The journey from Cape Canaveral to the Moon was a tremendous achievement of human courage and ingenuity. It was also a long, deadly march, haunted by the possibility of catastrophic failure on the world's stage. In an era when the most advanced portable computer weighed 70 pounds, had a 36-kilobite memory and operated on less power than a 60-watt lightbulb, the sheer audacity of the goal is breath-taking. But the triumph of imagination and the unity of the Earth that day would change the world.
Based on eyewitness accounts and newly discovered archival material, Chasing the Moon reveals the unknown stories of the individuals who made the Moon landing a possibility, from inspirational science fiction writer Arthur C. Clark and controversial engineer Wernher von Braun, to pioneers like mathematician Poppy Northcutt and astronaut Edward Dwight. It vividly revisits the dawn of the Space Age, a heady time of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.
Apollo 11
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, David Whitehouse brings you the inside story of the astronauts, NASA engineers and political rivals that brought an end to the Space Race. Fifty years ago in July 1969, Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the moon, and Neil Armstrong the first man to step onto its surface. US President Nixon called it the greatest week since creation.
In the most authoritative book ever written about Apollo, David Whitehouse reveals the true drama behind the mission, telling the story in the words of those who took part - based around exclusive interviews with the key players. This enthralling book takes us from the early rocket pioneers to the shock America received from the Soviets' launch of the first satellite, Sputnik; from the race to put the first person into space, through President Kennedy's enthusiasm and later doubts, to the astronauts' intense competition to leave the first footprint. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing, here is the story as told by the crew of Apollo 11 and the many other astronauts who paved the way or followed themselves after the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, alongside Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
Astronauts, engineers, politicians, NASA officials, Soviet rivals - all tell their own story of a great moment of human achievement.
Sun and Moon
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond
From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Sun and Moon tells the story of that burning human need to comprehend the universe, from Neolithic observatories that mark the solstice to the latest space telescopes. It shows, for the first time, how the development of photography and cartography - the means of documenting other worlds - is linked indelibly to the charting of the heavens, from the first image on a glass plate to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Modelování mezní vrstvy atmosféry
Mezní vrstva atmosféry, tj. spodní část atmosféry, je pro člověka přirozeným prostředím a příznivě i nepříznivě ovlivňuje styl jeho života. Kniha shrnuje stručnou historii jejího výzkumu, základní pojmy a definice, popisuje proudění v rotující souřadné soustavě či charakteristické vlastnosti turbulentního proudění a metody matematického a fyzikálního modelování, včetně validace modelů matematických. Dále se zabývá novějšími přístupy a poznatky, jakými jsou například koherentní struktury či problém mnoha měřítek v turbulentním proudění. Na příkladech jsou uvedeny aplikace popsaných metod.
The Vinyl Frontier
Bursts with gloriously geeky detail.' The Telegraph
Have you ever made someone you love a mix-tape?
Forty years ago, a group of scientists, artists and writers gathered in a house in Ithaca, New York to work on the most important compilation ever conceived. It wasn't from one person to another, it was from Earth to the Cosmos.
In 1977 NASA sent Voyager 1 and 2 on a Grand Tour of the outer planets. During the design phase of the Voyager mission, it was realised that this pair of plucky probes would eventually leave our solar system to drift forever in the unimaginable void of interstellar space. With this gloomy-sounding outcome in mind, NASA decided to do something optimistic. They commissioned astronomer Carl Sagan to create a message to be fixed to the side of Voyager 1 and 2 - a plaque, a calling card, a handshake to any passing alien that might one day chance upon them.
The result was the Voyager Golden Record, a genre-hopping multi-media metal LP. A 90-minute playlist of music from across the globe, a sound essay of life on Earth, spoken greetings in multiple languages and more than 100 photographs and diagrams, all painstakingly chosen by Sagan and his team to create an aliens' guide to Earthlings. The record included music by J.S. Bach and Chuck Berry, a message of peace from US president Jimmy Carter, facts, figures and dimensions, all encased in a golden box.
The Vinyl Frontier tells the story of NASA's interstellar mix-tape, from first phone call to final launch, when Voyager 1 and 2 left our planet bearing their hopeful message from the Summer of '77 to a distant future.
Nekonečno v dlani jednej ruky
Je možné, že celé ľudstvo by sa mohlo vtesnať do priestoru veľkého ako kocka cukru? Mohla by explózia jediného komára vyhladiť život na Zemi? Čo všetko potrebujeme na zostrojenie stroja času? Aj na tieto otázky odpovedá obľúbený britský spisovateľ a popularizátor vedy Marcus Chown vo svojej knihe. Predstavuje 50 nesmierne zaujímavých, niekedy priam úžas vzbudzujúcich vedeckých faktov z oblasti biológie, antropológie, astronómie či fyziky, ktorými chce poukázať na výnimočnosť sveta, v ktorom žijeme. Aj tie najodbornejšie poznatky pritom podáva veľmi jednoducho, s nadhľadom a vtipom, čím z knihy plnej faktov robí dobrodružný príbeh objavovania zázrakov Zeme a vesmíru.
The Order of Time
The bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics takes us on an enchanting, consoling journey to discover the meaning of time
'We are time. We are this space, this clearing opened by the traces of memory inside the connections between our neurons. We are memory. We are nostalgia. We are longing for a future that will not come'
Time is a mystery that does not cease to puzzle us. Philosophers, artists and poets have long explored its meaning while scientists have found that its structure is different from the simple intuition we have of it. From Boltzmann to quantum theory, from Einstein to loop quantum gravity, our understanding of time has been undergoing radical transformations. Time flows at a different speed in different places, the past and the future differ far less than we might think, and the very notion of the present evaporates in the vast universe.
With his extraordinary charm and sense of wonder, bringing together science, philosophy and art, Carlo Rovelli unravels this mystery. Enlightening and consoling, The Order of Time shows that to understand ourselves we need to reflect on time -- and to understand time we need to reflect on ourselves.
The Future of Humanity
A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
The No.1 bestselling author of The Future of the Mind brings us a stunning new vision of our future in space
Human civilization is on the verge of living beyond Earth. But how will it happen? World-renowned physicist Michio Kaku takes us on a journey to the future, introducing the mind-boggling developments in robotics, nanotechnology and biotechnology that will one day enable us to make our homes among the stars.
Tajemný mikrosvět
Kniha Tajemný mikrosvět s podtitulem Stručná historie standardního modelu poměrně podrobně popisuje cestu k současnému standardnimu modelu částicové fyziky, od objevů elektronu, atomového jádra a radioaktivity až po slavný Higgsův boson, který v nedávné době upoutal pozornost i širši laické
veřejnosti. Text má popularizačni charakter a proto obsahuje jen naprosté minimum jednoduchých matematických formuli. Je určen všem zájemcům o částicovou fyziku. Užitek z něj tak mohou mit napřiklad studenti nejvyššich ročniků střednich škol, studenti přirodovědných a technických oborů vysokých škol, středoškolšti učitelé matematiky a fyziky, badatelé v jiných oborech usilujici o širši rozhled po současné fyzice, ale jistě i mnozi dalši zájemci o hlubši poznáni struktury hmoty na současné úrovni.
Autor knihy Jiří Hořejší absolvoval Matematicko-fyzikálni fakultu Univerzity Karlovy v roce 1974. Od roku 1998 je na této fakultě profesorem teoretické částicové fyziky a v letech 19992009 zde byl ředitelem Ústavu částicové a jaderné fyziky. Dlouhodobě přednáší kvantovou teorii pole a teorii elektroslabých interakcí a během své vědecké profesní dráhy se zabýval řadou různých témat z oblasti teoretické jaderné fyziky, kvantové teorie a teorie elementárních částic. Kromě několika desítek článků v mezinárodních vědeckých časopisech publikoval také dvě odborné knihy o standardním modelu slabých interakcí.
Startalk
This beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe.
For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he founded StarTalk, the wildly popular podcast that became an Emmy-nominated talk show on the National Geographic Channel. Tyson's pioneering, provocative book will take the greatest hits from the airwaves to the page in one smart, richly illustrated compendium. Featuring vivid photography, thought-provoking trivia, enlightening facts, and fun quotes from science and entertainment luminaries like Bill Nye and Dan Aykroyd, StarTalk reimagines science's most challenging topics--from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes--in a relatable, humorous way that will delight fans and new readers alike.
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.
From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly?and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.
This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.
40 color illustrations
Prostě Einstein!
Génius a popstar fyziky Albert Einstein před více než sto lety znovuobjevil vesmír – a jeho revoluční teorie je stále vrcholně aktuální, jak nám nedávno ukázala měření gravitačních vln. Co přesně ale Einstein vlastně objevil, jak se jeho teorie prověřovaly a proč by bez nich nefungovala satelitní navigace?
Tato knížka plná vtipných ilustrací a příhodně nazvaná »Prostě Einstein!« vysvětluje převratné myšlenky jednoho z nejvýznamnějších vědců všech dob tak barvitě a zároveň přístupně, jak je to jen možné!
Bolygók - Mi Micsoda Olvasó
Nézegetted már derült éjszakán az eget? Próbáltad megszámolni a csillagokat? Lehetetlen, mert a világűr végtelen. A Naprendszer, benne a Nap és a Föld csak parányi része! Ismerd meg a világűr legközelebbi égitesteit!
Ismeretterjesztő könyv önálló olvasásra.
Ebben segítenek:
- a nagyméretű betűk,
- a rövid bekezdések,
- a szövegértést fejlesztő tudáspróbák.
Our Universe - An Astronomer's Guide
A world-renowned astrophysicist takes us through the huge, unfolding history of the universe
The night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, from the first star catalogues etched into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the metres-wide telescopes constructed in Chile's Atacama Desert today. On a clear night it is hard not to look up and pick out familiar constellations, and to think of the visionary minds who pioneered our understanding of what lies beyond.
In this thrilling new guide to our Universe and how it works, Professor of Astrophysics Jo Dunkley reveals how it only becomes more beautiful and exciting the more we discover about it. With warmth and clarity, Dunkley takes us from the very basics - why the Earth orbits the Sun, and how our Moon works - right up to massive, strange phenomena like superclusters, quasars, and the geometry of spacetime. As she does so, Dunkley unfurls the history of humankind's heroic journey to understand the history and structure of the cosmos, revealing the extraordinary, little-known stories of astronomy pioneers including Williamina Fleming, Vera Rubin and Jocelyn Bell Burnell.
Illuminating and uplifting, this is your essential guide to the biggest subject of all.
Povaha prostoru a času
Cyklus přednášek Stephena Hawkinga a Rogera Penrose proběhl roku 1994 na univerzitě v Cambdridgi. Debata obou fyziků se dotýkala nejsložitějších problémů soudobé fyziky, mluvilo se o počátečních podmínkách vesmíru, pohlcování informací černými dírami či o směru plynutí času. Zastřešujícím problémem bylo, zda je možné propojit Einsteinovu obecnou teorii relativity s kvantovou teorií pole. Tato syntéza, bude-li možná, by mohla vést ke vzniku kvantové teorie gravitace, která by byla doplněním a završením stávající fyziky popisující fundamentální interakce v přírodě. Úroveň debaty byla pochopitelně náročnější, než na jakou jsou zvyklí posluchači popularizačních přednášek; ale i neodborník nahlédne alespoň v náznaku hloubku diskutovaných myšlenek a náročnost pokusu o vytvoření konzistentního obrazu zahrnujícího jak gravitaci, tak kvantovou teorii, jak píše v předmluvě další vynikající matematik Michael Atiya.
Earth-Shattering
A heart-pumping exploration of the biggest explosions in history, from the Big Bang to mysterious activity on Earth and everything in between The overwhelming majority of celestial space is inactive and will remain forever unruffled. Similarly, more than 90 percent of the universe's 70 billion trillion suns had non-attention-getting births and are burning through their nuclear fuel in steady, predictable fashion. But when cosmic violence does unfold, it changes the very fabric of the universe, with mega-explosions and ripple effects that reach the near limits of human comprehension. From colliding galaxies to solar storms, and gamma ray bursts to space-and-time-warping upheavals, these moments are rare yet powerful, often unseen but consequentially felt.
Likewise, here on Earth, existence as we know it is fragile, always vulnerable to hazards both natural and manufactured. As we've learned from textbooks and witnessed in Hollywood blockbusters, existential threats such as biological disasters, asteroid impacts, and climate upheavals have the all-too-real power to instantaneously transform our routine-centered lives into total chaos, or much worse. While we might be helpless to stop these catastrophes-whether they originate on our own planet or in the farthest reaches of space-the science behind such cataclysmic forces is as fascinating as their results can be devastating.
In Earth-Shattering, astronomy writer Bob Berman guides us through an epic, all-inclusive investigation into these instances of violence both mammoth and microscopic. From the sudden creation of dazzling "new stars" to the furiously explosive birth of our moon, from the uncomfortable truth about ultra-high-energy cosmic rays bombarding us to the incredible ways in which humanity has harnessed cataclysmic energy for its gain, Berman masterfully synthesizes some of our worst fears into an astonishing portrait of the universe that promises to transform the way we look at the world(s) around us.
In the spirit of Neil deGrasse Tyson and Carlo Rovelli, what emerges is a rollicking, profound, and even humbling exploration of all the things that can go bump in the night.
V kategórii literatúry Astronómia, vesmír, fyzika nájdete fascinujúce diela, ktoré ponúkajú informácie o vesmíre a jeho zákonitostiach. Tieto knihy vám odhalia nekonečné šírky vesmíru, poskytnú pohľad na nebeské telá, fyzikálne zákony a úžasné javy, ktoré ich riadia. Od slnečnej sústavy a galaxií po planéty, čierne diery a teóriu veľkého tresku, tieto diela vám poskytnú základné a pokročilé vedomosti o astronómii, vesmíre a fyzike. Objavte históriu vedeckých objavov, súčasné výskumy a nové objavy v tejto fascinujúcej oblasti.
K najznámejším autorom patrí Stephen Hawking, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, či Michio Kaku.
