TY  - BOOK
AU  - Longair, Malcolm S.
TI  - Theoretical concepts in physics: an alternative view of theoretical reasoning in physics
SN  - 052152878X
PY  - 2003///
CY  - New York
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Physics
KW  - Mathematical physics
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Index 548-569p
N2  - This second edition of a popular text demonstrates how physics can be appreciated through a series of case studies spanning a complete university physics course. Highlights include three new chapters on Newton's laws (one on ancient astronomy up to the time of Galileo, one on Galileo, and one on Newton); a new chapter on dimensional methods, chaos and self-organized criticality; and a new chapter on the technology of cosmology. Although all the arguments are presented precisely in physical and mathematical terminology, the book is written in a relatively non-technical manner, intended to convey a deep understanding and appreciation of the incredible achievements of theorists in creating the structure of modern physics
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