Lightning in a Bottle: Electricity from Thales to Tesla

The book explores the science of electricity and magnetism from antiquity to the start of the twentieth century. Readers will learn how 19th-century scientists created sparks of several feet in length, where electricity in our homes comes from, the real inventions of Nikola Tesla (which were far more useful than a 'death ray'), and what is contained in a mobile phone charger. They will discover why mass is equivalent to energy, the link between sunburn and quantum theory, and who Albert Einstein's archenemy was. They will also learn how the greatest minds of the past grappled with the puzzles of the universe, and how their insight, determination and plain luck enabled the development of the technology-dependent world we live in today. Finally, readers will enjoy carrying out the simple experiments described at the end of most chapters. Anton Kapustin is a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His work spans a broad range of subjects in theoretical physics, from elementary particle theory to condensed matter physics. He holds a M. Sc. degree from the Moscow State University and a Ph. D. from Caltech. Anton is an author of more than 100 research papers. Wendy Ho holds a B. Sc. in economics from the University of California, Irvine. She loves food and children learning.
ASIN: B0C9SLYM78
VSKU: LFV.B0C9SLYM78.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Kapustin, Anton|Ho, Wendy
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.