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North Pole, South Pole

The Epic Quest to Solve the Great Mystery of Earth's Magnetism

par Gillian Turner ...

This "fantastic story" of one of physics' great riddles takes us through centuries of scientific history (Simon Lamb, author of Devil in the Mountain).Why do compass needles point north—but not quite north? What guides the migration of birds, whales, and fish across the world's oceans? How is Earth able to sustain life under an onslaught of solar wind and cosmic radiation? For centuries, the world ... En savoir plus

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This "fantastic story" of one of physics' great riddles takes us through centuries of scientific history (Simon Lamb, author of Devil in the Mountain).Why do compass needles point north—but not quite north? What guides the migration of birds, whales, and fish across the world's oceans? How is Earth able to sustain life under an onslaught of solar wind and cosmic radiation? For centuries, the world
... En savoir plus
Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory

The Theoretical Minimum

par Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman ...

Collections series The Theoretical Minimum
**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and
... En savoir plus
Mes inventions

l'autobiographie de Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)

par Nikola Tesla ...

Ce recueil autobiographique est essentiel pour comprendre la vie hors du commun ainsi que l'œuvre monumentale de Nikola Tesla. Un personnage à la fois adulé et bannie pour son génie frisant l'insolence, mais également énormément craint, dans une époque où régnait une lutte et une concurrence acharnée entre les plus grands scientifiques du XIXe du XXe siècle. Cet ouvrage ayant le mérite d'être la ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Ce recueil autobiographique est essentiel pour comprendre la vie hors du commun ainsi que l'œuvre monumentale de Nikola Tesla. Un personnage à la fois adulé et bannie pour son génie frisant l'insolence, mais également énormément craint, dans une époque où régnait une lutte et une concurrence acharnée entre les plus grands scientifiques du XIXe du XXe siècle. Cet ouvrage ayant le mérite d'être la
... En savoir plus
Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

par Stephen J. Blundell ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Magnetism is a strange force, mysteriously attracting one object to another apparently through empty space. It has been claimed as a great healer, with magnetic therapies being proposed over the centuries and still popular today. Why are its mysterious important to solve?In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen J. Blundell explains why. For centuries magnetism has been used for various exploits; ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

Magnetism is a strange force, mysteriously attracting one object to another apparently through empty space. It has been claimed as a great healer, with magnetic therapies being proposed over the centuries and still popular today. Why are its mysterious important to solve?In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen J. Blundell explains why. For centuries magnetism has been used for various exploits;
... En savoir plus
Paramagnetism

Rediscovering Nature's Secret Force of Growth

par Philip S. Callahan ...

This book is the culmination of all of Callahan’s previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays ... En savoir plus

$10.98 CAD

This book is the culmination of all of Callahan’s previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays
... En savoir plus
Mondo Magnets

40 Attractive (and Repulsive) Devices and Demonstrations

par Fred Jeffers ...

Surprising and seemingly impossible effects result from the 40 experiments included in this fascinating science resource—all based on real magnetic physics. Each experiment—such as using a common refrigerator magnet to create a three-dimensional image or floating a magnet and carbon sheet in midair—is outlined with step-by-step instructions and diagrams that illustrate the key concepts of ... En savoir plus

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Surprising and seemingly impossible effects result from the 40 experiments included in this fascinating science resource—all based on real magnetic physics. Each experiment—such as using a common refrigerator magnet to create a three-dimensional image or floating a magnet and carbon sheet in midair—is outlined with step-by-step instructions and diagrams that illustrate the key concepts of
... En savoir plus
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. II

The New Millennium Edition: Mainly Electromagnetism and Matter

par Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands ...

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum ... En savoir plus

$46.99 CAD

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum
... En savoir plus
The Anatomy of Life & Energy in Agriculture

par Arden B. Andersen ...

The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this manual makes clear, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy" it is possible to develop food production practices that are both high quality and nondestructive.Dr. Arden B. Andersen begins his work with the premise that 'energy is everything'. Through this axiomatic ... En savoir plus

$13.73 CAD

The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this manual makes clear, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy" it is possible to develop food production practices that are both high quality and nondestructive.Dr. Arden B. Andersen begins his work with the premise that 'energy is everything'. Through this axiomatic
... En savoir plus
Stone Age Farming

par Alanna Moore ...

Stone Age Farming delves into the world of subtle earth energies and explains how they can be harnessed for improved plant growth. The result of eight years' research, this book by dowser, researcher and permaculture farmer Alanna Moore provides tips on how to produce healthy, luscious and pest-resistant foods in an economical and eco-friendly way by drawing on the ancient wisdom of the pagan ... En savoir plus

$13.73 CAD

Stone Age Farming delves into the world of subtle earth energies and explains how they can be harnessed for improved plant growth. The result of eight years' research, this book by dowser, researcher and permaculture farmer Alanna Moore provides tips on how to produce healthy, luscious and pest-resistant foods in an economical and eco-friendly way by drawing on the ancient wisdom of the pagan
... En savoir plus
Magnetothermal Properties near Quantum Criticality in the Itinerant Metamagnet Sr3Ru2O7

par Andreas W Rost ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Our department nominated this thesis for a Springer award because we regard it as an outstanding piece of work, carried out with a remarkable level of independence. Andreas Rost joined us in 2005, as one of the inaugural Prize Students of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. Our research group has been working on Sr Ru O , in collaboration with our colleagues in the group of Professor Y. ... En savoir plus

$115.29 CAD

Our department nominated this thesis for a Springer award because we regard it as an outstanding piece of work, carried out with a remarkable level of independence. Andreas Rost joined us in 2005, as one of the inaugural Prize Students of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. Our research group has been working on Sr Ru O , in collaboration with our colleagues in the group of Professor Y.
... En savoir plus
Hidden Attraction

The History and Mystery of Magnetism

par Gerrit L. Verschuur ...

Long one of nature's most fascinating phenomena, magnetism was once the subject of many superstitions. Magnets were thought useful to thieves, effective as a love potion or as a cure for gout or spasms. They could remove sorcery from women and put demons to flight and even reconcile married couples. It was said that a lodestone pickled in the salt of sucking fish had the power to attract gold. ... En savoir plus

$39.19 CAD

Long one of nature's most fascinating phenomena, magnetism was once the subject of many superstitions. Magnets were thought useful to thieves, effective as a love potion or as a cure for gout or spasms. They could remove sorcery from women and put demons to flight and even reconcile married couples. It was said that a lodestone pickled in the salt of sucking fish had the power to attract gold.
... En savoir plus
Spin Waves

Problems and Solutions

par Daniel D. Stancil, Anil Prabhakar ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a collection of problems in spin wave excitations with their detailed solutions. Each chapter briefly introduces the important concepts, encouraging the reader to further explore the physics of spin wave excitations and the engineering of spin wave devices by working through the accompanying problem sets. The initial chapters cover the fundamental aspects of magnetization, with ... En savoir plus

$64.09 CAD

This book presents a collection of problems in spin wave excitations with their detailed solutions. Each chapter briefly introduces the important concepts, encouraging the reader to further explore the physics of spin wave excitations and the engineering of spin wave devices by working through the accompanying problem sets. The initial chapters cover the fundamental aspects of magnetization, with
... En savoir plus
The Collected Writings of Edward Leedskalnin

Magnetic Current & A Book in Every Home

par Edward Leedskalnin ...

The Collected Writings of Edward Leedskalnin is a compilation of two of Leedskalnin's works, Magnetic Current and A Book in Every Home. This eccentric sculptor and amateur scientist devoted most of his life to creating a large complex of megalithic stones that he quarried and carved himself.Edward Leedskalnin was born in Latvia in 1887. Although he only received formal education up to the fourth ... En savoir plus

$5.39 CAD

The Collected Writings of Edward Leedskalnin is a compilation of two of Leedskalnin's works, Magnetic Current and A Book in Every Home. This eccentric sculptor and amateur scientist devoted most of his life to creating a large complex of megalithic stones that he quarried and carved himself.Edward Leedskalnin was born in Latvia in 1887. Although he only received formal education up to the fourth
... En savoir plus
Physics for Kids : Electricity and Magnetism - Physics 7th Grade | Children's Physics Books

par Baby Professor ...

Electricity and magnetism anyone? Your seventh grader might not immediately want to study this branch of physics but if you present him/her with this educational tool, then maybe learning would come in instantly. You have to look for alternative knowledge resources if your child is not showing interest in school textbooks and classroom discussions. Try this book if it works! ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Electricity and magnetism anyone? Your seventh grader might not immediately want to study this branch of physics but if you present him/her with this educational tool, then maybe learning would come in instantly. You have to look for alternative knowledge resources if your child is not showing interest in school textbooks and classroom discussions. Try this book if it works!
... En savoir plus
Ufos and Water

Physical Effects of Ufos on Water Through Accounts by Eyewitnesses

par Carl W. Feindt ...

UFOs have approximately 75% of this planet in which to operate undetected. Adding another piece to the puzzle From dissimilar puzzle pieces supplied by ufologists throughout the years of UFO history, a picture is starting to take shape. Ufologist Carl Feindt has not only contributed his own small piece, but he has also connected many of the previous pieces to form an enlightening and highly ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

UFOs have approximately 75% of this planet in which to operate undetected. Adding another piece to the puzzle From dissimilar puzzle pieces supplied by ufologists throughout the years of UFO history, a picture is starting to take shape. Ufologist Carl Feindt has not only contributed his own small piece, but he has also connected many of the previous pieces to form an enlightening and highly
... En savoir plus
The Biography of Nikola Tesla : The Captivating Life of the Prophet of the Electronic Age. The Man Who Saw the Future and Made It Reality.

par Emory Clark ...

Immerse Yourself in the Captivating Life & Times of Nikola Tesla — The Prophet of the Electronic Age! Nikola Tesla, a man so revolutionary and so evolved for his time that even his contemporaries failed to understand him. Unfairly judged for his groundbreaking ideas and inventions, and even robbed of his welldeserved glory, Tesla still stands above the rest. Today, he is the namesake of a global ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Immerse Yourself in the Captivating Life & Times of Nikola Tesla — The Prophet of the Electronic Age! Nikola Tesla, a man so revolutionary and so evolved for his time that even his contemporaries failed to understand him. Unfairly judged for his groundbreaking ideas and inventions, and even robbed of his welldeserved glory, Tesla still stands above the rest. Today, he is the namesake of a global
... En savoir plus
Magnetic Properties of Paramagnetic Compounds, Magnetic Susceptibility Data, Volume 5

A Supplement to Landolt-Börnstein II/31 Series

par R.T. Pardasani, P. Pardasani ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
With the objective to collate the enormous amount of information on magnetic susceptibility parameters of a very large number of a variety of skeletons and present it in a form that can readily be retrieved and used, a new pattern is being introduced with the present volume keeping in view that now a majority of research groups look at the scientific data electronically.In this volume, magnetic ... En savoir plus

$818.49 CAD

With the objective to collate the enormous amount of information on magnetic susceptibility parameters of a very large number of a variety of skeletons and present it in a form that can readily be retrieved and used, a new pattern is being introduced with the present volume keeping in view that now a majority of research groups look at the scientific data electronically.In this volume, magnetic
... En savoir plus
Universo en perspectiva

revelación definitiva de la cosmovisión

par Otto Ewald Heinrich Helmi Schulz ...

Resumen del libro. La presentación de Perspective Universe revela la visión completa del mundo con todos los fenómenos asociados, aunque la ciencia global todavía anda a tientas en la oscuridad.Algunos capítulos están respaldados por 11 detallados bocetos en color, a partir de los cuales todos pueden imaginar una impresión óptima del universo visible. Al comienzo del estallido de rayos gamma (9 de ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Resumen del libro. La presentación de Perspective Universe revela la visión completa del mundo con todos los fenómenos asociados, aunque la ciencia global todavía anda a tientas en la oscuridad.Algunos capítulos están respaldados por 11 detallados bocetos en color, a partir de los cuales todos pueden imaginar una impresión óptima del universo visible. Al comienzo del estallido de rayos gamma (9 de
... En savoir plus
Rapid Cell Magnetisation Using Cationised Magnetoferritin

par Sara Correia Carreira ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Bringing together nanoscience with stem cell and bacterial cell biology, this thesis is truly interdisciplinary in scope. It shows that the creation of superparamagnetic nanoparticles inside a protein coat, followed by chemical functionalisation of the protein surface, provides a novel methodology for cell magnetisation using incubation times as short as one minute. Crucially, stem cell ... En savoir plus

$115.29 CAD

Bringing together nanoscience with stem cell and bacterial cell biology, this thesis is truly interdisciplinary in scope. It shows that the creation of superparamagnetic nanoparticles inside a protein coat, followed by chemical functionalisation of the protein surface, provides a novel methodology for cell magnetisation using incubation times as short as one minute. Crucially, stem cell
... En savoir plus
Memorial Volume For Shoucheng Zhang

par Xiaoliang Qi, Biao Lian, Eugene Demler, Steven Kivelson, Chao Xing Liu ...

This book honors the remarkable science and life of Shoucheng Zhang, a condensed matter theorist known for his work on topological insulators, the quantum Hall effect, spintronics, superconductivity, and other fields. It contains the contributions displayed at the Shoucheng Zhang Memorial Workshop held on May 2-4, 2019 at Stanford University. ... En savoir plus

$94.59 CAD

This book honors the remarkable science and life of Shoucheng Zhang, a condensed matter theorist known for his work on topological insulators, the quantum Hall effect, spintronics, superconductivity, and other fields. It contains the contributions displayed at the Shoucheng Zhang Memorial Workshop held on May 2-4, 2019 at Stanford University.
... En savoir plus
Scanning SQUID Microscope for Studying Vortex Matter in Type-II Superconductors

par Amit Finkler ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Common methods of local magnetic imaging display either a high spatial resolution and relatively poor field sensitivity (MFM, Lorentz microscopy), or a relatively high field sensitivity but limited spatial resolution (scanning SQUID microscopy). Since the magnetic field of a nanoparticle or nanostructure decays rapidly with distance from the structure, the achievable spatial resolution is ... En savoir plus

$115.29 CAD

Common methods of local magnetic imaging display either a high spatial resolution and relatively poor field sensitivity (MFM, Lorentz microscopy), or a relatively high field sensitivity but limited spatial resolution (scanning SQUID microscopy). Since the magnetic field of a nanoparticle or nanostructure decays rapidly with distance from the structure, the achievable spatial resolution is
... En savoir plus
Fabrication and Properties of High-Performance 122-Type Iron-Based Superconducting Wires and Tapes

par Chao Yao ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses new ways to optimize the fabrication process and performance of iron-based superconducting wires and tapes based on the powder-in-tube (PIT) method. Further, it systemically analyzes and enhances the current-carrying ability of wire and tape conductors with regard to chemical addition, mechanical deformation, and heat treatment. The microstructure of the superconducting cores ... En savoir plus

$179.39 CAD

This book addresses new ways to optimize the fabrication process and performance of iron-based superconducting wires and tapes based on the powder-in-tube (PIT) method. Further, it systemically analyzes and enhances the current-carrying ability of wire and tape conductors with regard to chemical addition, mechanical deformation, and heat treatment. The microstructure of the superconducting cores
... En savoir plus
5 T High Temperature Superconductor 3 Pole Wavelength Shifter Magnet for Accelerator-based Light Sources

par Jeonghwan Park ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis reports the development of the world's first 5 T conduction-cooled metal-insulated (MI) wavelength shifter (WLS) magnet using high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technology. Overcoming key challenges such as Lorentz force-induced stress, screening current effects, and the limitations of liquid helium cooling, this study introduces a conduction-cooled MI HTS magnet with innovative ... En savoir plus

$217.79 CAD

This thesis reports the development of the world's first 5 T conduction-cooled metal-insulated (MI) wavelength shifter (WLS) magnet using high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technology. Overcoming key challenges such as Lorentz force-induced stress, screening current effects, and the limitations of liquid helium cooling, this study introduces a conduction-cooled MI HTS magnet with innovative
... En savoir plus
Theoretical Study on Correlation Effects in Topological Matter

par Hiroki Isobe ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis elucidates electron correlation effects in topological matter whose electronic states hold nontrivial topological properties robust against small perturbations. In addition to a comprehensive introduction to topological matter, this thesis provides a new perspective on correlated topological matter.The book comprises three subjects, in which electron correlations in different forms are ... En savoir plus

$115.29 CAD

This thesis elucidates electron correlation effects in topological matter whose electronic states hold nontrivial topological properties robust against small perturbations. In addition to a comprehensive introduction to topological matter, this thesis provides a new perspective on correlated topological matter.The book comprises three subjects, in which electron correlations in different forms are
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