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Lewin, Walter H. G.

For the love of Physics : from the end of the rainbow to the edge of time: a journey through the wonders of physics / Walter Lewin with Warren Goldstein. - 1., Free Press trade paperback ed. - New York : Free Press, c2011. - XVI, 302 S. Ill. 24 cm

Includes index

From the nucleus to deep space -- Measurements, uncertainties, and the stars -- Bodies in motion -- The magic of drinking with a straw -- Over and under--outside and inside--the rainbow -- The harmonies of strings and winds -- The wonders of electricity -- The mysteries of magnetism -- Energy conservation--plus ça change . . . -- X-rays from outer space! -- X-ray ballooning, the early days -- Cosmic catastrophes, neutron stars, and black holes -- Celestial ballet -- X-ray bursters! -- Ways of seeing..

Largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students

ISBN: 145160713X (pbk.) 9781451607130 (pbk.) 1439108277 (hardcover) 9781439108277 (hardcover) 9781439123546 (electronic)

LCCN: 2010047737

Subjects--Personal Names:
Lewin, Walter H. G. 1936-
Lewin, Walter H. G

Subjects--Meeting Names:
Biographie

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physik
Physicists--Massachusetts--Biography
College teachers--Massachusetts--Biography
Physics--Study and teaching--Netherlands
Physics--Study and teaching--Massachusetts

Subjects--Index Terms: Lewin, Walter H. G College teachers Massachusetts Biography Physicists Massachusetts Biography Physics Study and teaching Massachusetts Physics Study and teaching Netherlands

LC Class. No.: QC16.L485

Dewey Class. No.: 530.092