The Magick of Physics : Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life.
| Author/creator | Flicker, Felix |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource (257 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Uncovering the fantastical phenomena in everyday life |
| Contents | The physics of dirt -- The four elements -- The magic of crystals -- Reflections on the motive power of fire -- Beyond the fields we know -- Spells of division -- Spells of protection -- In search of the philosopher's stone -- The boundless vista. |
| Abstract | "If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic--just familiar magic. The name for this magic is "condensed matter physics." Most people haven't heard of the field, yet more than a third of physicists identify as condensed matter researchers, making it the most active area in the subject--with good reason. Condensed matter is the solids, liquids, and gasses that surround us--and the more exotic matters--which dictate every aspect of our present existence, and hold the keys to a brighter future, from quantum computing to real-life invisibility cloaks"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Flicker, Felix The Magick of Physics New York : Simon & Schuster,c2023 9781982170608 |
| ISBN | 198217062X |
| ISBN | 9781982170622 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | F0DC0FC7-8BF9-4DD9-BF4D-F712E7CBD54F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |