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Book descriptionFeaturing Original Contributions from Dr. Stephen Hawking Unfold the mysteries that vex the greatest minds in science Gain extensive knowledge of the most challenging scientific problems and learn from more than 60 of the worlds foremost scientistsamong them, 40 Nobel laureates! Expand your horizons with a wide range of advanced scientific theories and techniques on problems concerning: Permanently storing nuclear waste or eliminating it altogether Harvesting energy from a reaction similar to that of the sun Earthquake prediction The creation of the universe Comprehension of free will The mystery of dark matter The cosmological constant problem The construction of a consistent quantum theory of gravity And much more Science has ...
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Book descriptionMathematics and sex may make odd bedfellows, but this fun, flirty look at the relationship between the two subjects shows that they are closely related. Revealing the ways in which math can help unlock the secrets of love, lust, and life's search for the ideal partner, this intriguing text covers topics such as dating services, dating as game theory, the mathematical logic of affairs, and the numbers behind orgasms. Math's answers to love's burning questions How much should one compromise in a relationship? Exactly what is it that is attractive in a lover? How many partners should one have before settling down? and What makes the infamous biological clock tick? are also revealed.
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Book descriptionBeginning students of quantum mechanics frequently have difficulty separating essential underlying principles from the specific examples to which these principles have historically been applied. This book is especially designed to eliminate that difficulty. Fourteen chapters, augmented by 14 "complementary sections," provide a clarity of organization, careful attention to pedagogical details, and a wealth of topics and examples that allow physics professors to tailor courses to meet students' specific needs. Each chapter starts with a clear exposition of the problem to be treated and then logically develops the physical and mathematical concept. These chapters emphasize the underlying principles of the material, undiluted by extensive refer...
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