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Optics Audiobooks

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    Spectroscopy

    Science, Spectronomy, and Astronomy Explained

    by Arnoud Varens ...
    Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 40 min

    In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle in the night sky and galaxies swirl in the abyss, a remarkable dance of light and matter unfolds—a dance that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. This dance, illuminated by the science of spectroscopy, is what this book seeks to explore and explain.Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Brief History of the Speed of Light, A: The Cosmic Limit Nothing Can Break

    by Christopher Webb ...
    Narrated by Christopher Webb ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 43 min

    Explore the mind-expanding physics of the cosmos and discover why a single unbreakable speed limit governs reality. Perfect for your daily commute or deep focus listening, this thought-provoking journey transforms complex astronomy into accessible science. You will travel from ancient philosophical debates to the radical breakthroughs of Einstein's special relativity.Imagine a universe where ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Light for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to How Light Travels and Reveals the World

    by Rachel Donnelly ...
    Narrated by Rachel Donnelly ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 2 min

    Uncover the astonishing physics of everyday optics and transform your daily commute into an enlightening science journey. From the glare on your smartphone screen to the brilliant colors of a sunset, explore the hidden energy shaping everything you see. This accessible, math-free exploration turns complex scientific phenomena into vivid mental images perfect for relaxing, lifelong learning.Satisfy ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Lasers for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to How Focused Light Changed Our World

    by Michael Redding ...
    Narrated by Michael Redding ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 44 min

    Discover the everyday technology quietly powering our modern world with this accessible popular science guide to lasers. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey skips the heavy math and drops the technical jargon, transforming complex physics into vivid mental pictures.Whether you consider yourself a lifelong learner or simply want to satisfy your curiosity about how things ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    How to Design a Universe

    The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds

    by Prof Catherine Heymans ...
    Narrated by Prof Catherine Heymans ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 4 min

    Bloomsbury presents…How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual WorldsWritten and read by Professor Catherine HeymansCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of s... ... Read more

    $22.00 CAD

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    Photometry

    Science, Sensitivity, and Its Connection to Astronomy

    by Arnoud Varens ...
    Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 23 min

    In the vast expanse of the universe, where the night sky reveals countless stars, planets, and galaxies, the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. Among the many tools at the disposal of astronomers and astrophysicists, photometry stands as a beacon of precision and insight. This book, "Photometry: Science, Sensitivity, and Its Connection to Astronomy," is your guided journey into the fascinating ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Quantum Physics for Kids

    Unraveling the Mysteries of Physics

    by Angel Montiel ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Angel Montiel E ...

    Unabridged

    38 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Quantum Physics for Kids" – Where Imagination Meets the Universe's Biggest MysteriesEver wondered if a particle can be in two places at once? Or if the secrets of black holes could one day be unlocked? Quantum Physics for Kids isn’t just an audiobook—it’s a ticket to a world where the impossible becomes reality and curiosity is the key to discovery ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht

    Jahreskreis Rituale und Lichtmeditation für spirituelle Heilung

    by Ilka Buescher ...
    Narrated by Ben (AI) ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 59 min

    Willkommen auf deiner Reise zum Licht. Mit dem Hörbuch Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht öffnest du die Tür zu einer tiefgreifenden Bewusstseinserweiterung und spirituellen Heilung. Dieses Werk ist dein täglicher Begleiter für ein ganzes Jahr voller Inspiration und innerem Wachstum.Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine innere Leuchtkraft stärken und im Einklang mit den natürlichen Rhythmen ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

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    Speed of Light for Kids, The: A Fun Guide to the Super-Fast Speed of Light

    by Chloe Rasmussen ...
    Narrated by Chloe Rasmussen ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 54 min

    Launch curious kids on an energetic space adventure to grasp physics and the universe's ultimate cosmic speed limit. Perfect for family road trips or educational afternoon listening, this playful journey transforms complex science into pure fun.Watch young minds light up as they tackle big questions about stargazing, time travel, and how faraway astronauts communicate. By turning abstract concepts ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Light Bulbs for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Invention That Lit Up the World

    by Laura Bennington ...
    Narrated by Laura Bennington ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 9 min

    Uncover the thrilling popular science history of how brilliant inventors conquered darkness to build the modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical journey transports you from the smoky, fire-lit nights of the past into the high-energy laboratories of the nineteenth century. Satisfy your curious mind as you listen to the dramatic trial and error that sparked a global ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Blue

    In Search of Nature's Rarest Color

    by Kai Kupferschmidt ...
    Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 15 min

    A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world—and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching colorBlue is a rare color—natural blue, that is. From morpho butterflies in the rain forest to the blue jay flitting past your window, vanishingly few living things are blue—and most that appear so are doing sleight of hand with physics or complex chemistry. Flowers modify the ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Einstein's Seven Essays on Relativity, Geometry, and Scientific Methods

    by Albert Einstein, Harry Yoon ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 31 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Compilation of 7 Articles by Einstein, from 1914 to 1921.New modern English translation (2024-2025)A collection of Einstein's writings on special relativity and general relativity, geometry, and philosophy of science, written for the general public as well as for physicists.- "On the Principle of Relativity" (1914)- "On Principles in Theoretical ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Speed of Light for Beginners, The: A Simple Introduction to the Fastest Thing in the Universe

    by Robert Ellison ...
    Narrated by Robert Ellison ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 46 min

    Master the mind-expanding physics of relativity and the cosmos without ever touching a complex math equation. Whether you want an awe-inspiring commute listen or are satisfying your deep curiosity about the universe, this accessible journey translates baffling scientific rules into everyday intuition. Grasp exactly how the ultimate cosmic speed limit governs space, time, and reality itself ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Mission Invisible

    A Novel about the Science of Light

    by Ulf Leonhardt ...
    Narrated by Ralph Lister ...
    Series series The Science and Fiction Series

    Unabridged

    5 hours 52 min

    Invisibility has fascinated people since time immemorial, but only a decade ago did invisibility become a serious subject of scientific investigation. This lively novel, authored by an expert in the field, takes the listener on a journey to fascinating places and—en passant—on an intellectual adventure involving some of the most fascinating subjects of optics.While enjoying the fun and action of a ... Read more

    $23.75 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Through Two Doors at Once

    The Elegant Experiment That Captures the Enigma of Our Quantum Reality

    by Anil Ananthaswamy ...
    Narrated by René Ruiz ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 36 min

    One of Smithsonian's Favorite Books of 2018One of Forbes's 2018 Best Books About Astronomy, Physics and MathematicsOne of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018The intellectual adventure story of the "double-slit" experiment, showing how a sunbeam split into two paths first challenged our understanding of light and then the nature of reality itself--and continues to almost 200 years later.</str... ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Mathematical Theory of Optics: A Concise Audio Course in Wave Propagation, Imaging, and Fourier Methods

    by Lukas Schneider ...
    Narrated by Lukas Schneider ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 59 min

    Master the mathematics of wave propagation and classical optics through rigorous, audio-optimized physics instruction. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into high-level intellectual exploration. Grasp the mechanics of light, translating abstract calculus into coherent physical intuition.Technical professionals can finally visualize complex optical systems without staring at a ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Handbook of Optoelectronics, A

    by N.B. Singh ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...
    Series Audiobook 4 - Physics

    Unabridged

    1 hour 52 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optoelectronics" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners, providing an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of optoelectronics. From the fundamental principles of light and semiconductors to practical applications in solar cells, sensors, and optical communication, this book serves as an invaluable resource ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Laser, The: The Beam That Cuts Steel, Plays Music, and Heals Eyes

    by Daniel Forsberg ...
    Narrated by Daniel Forsberg ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 49 min

    Satisfy your scientific curiosity by mastering the brilliant physics and engineering behind concentrated light energy. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this mind-expanding exploration transforms mysterious beams of energy into understandable, everyday marvels.Step inside the laboratories and factory floors where disorderly light is tamed into an awe-inspiring, precise ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Cameras for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Science of Capturing Images

    by Daniel Kessler ...
    Narrated by Daniel Kessler ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 42 min

    Master the science of photography and turn overwhelming camera settings into creative confidence for stunning images. Whether you are diving into a new hobby or upgrading your gear, this calm, accessible walkthrough demystifies the art of trapping light. Say goodbye to frustrating technical manuals and hello to intentional, breathtaking shots.Perfect for a productive commute or relaxing weekend ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Invisibility

    The History and Science of How Not to Be Seen

    by Gregory J. Gbur ...
    Narrated by Derek Dysart ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 58 min

    A lively exploration of how invisibility has gone from science fiction to factIs it possible for something or someone to be made invisible? This question, which has intrigued authors of science fiction for over a century, has become a headline-grabbing topic of scientific research.In this book, science writer and optical physicist Gregory J. Gbur traces the science of invisibility from its sci-fi ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

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    Color for Beginners: A Simple Guide to the Science of Color and How We See It

    by Laura Stein ...
    Narrated by Laura Stein ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 7 min

    Master the science of color and elevate your art, photography, and interior design through mindful visual perception. Perfect for a curious morning commute, this guided conversation transforms complex physics into an intuitive, playful exploration. You will never look at your surroundings the same way again.Whether you are choosing the perfect paint for your living room or seeking a creative boost ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Eye for Beginners, The: A Clear Guide to How Your Eyes Turn Light into Sight

    by Emily Hartmann ...
    Narrated by Emily Hartmann ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 2 min

    Trace a single beam of light as it transforms into human vision in this accessible science guide to human anatomy. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this fascinating auditory journey decodes the complex biology behind how we perceive our environment. Experience the sheer wonder of neuroscience without getting bogged down by dense academic jargon.From the organic camera ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Northern Lights: A Journey through Science and Splendor

    by SREEKUMAR V T ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 49 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Northern Lights: A Journey through Science and SplendorDiscover the magic and mystery of the Northern Lights in "Northern Lights: A Journey through Science and Splendor." This captivating book takes you on an enlightening expedition into the heart of one of nature's most awe-inspiring phenomena—the Aurora Borealis.Delve into the scientific marvels ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Zapped

    From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light

    by Bob Berman ...
    Narrated by Peter Ganim ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 10 min

    How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD