This is the story of light and the people who were determined to unlock the secrets of one of the greatest puzzles of the Universe. The book recounts spiritual interpretations, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Mayans and looks at the first scientific grapplings with light by the ancient Chinese sage Mo Ti, the Greek philosopher Empedocles, Arab genius Alhazen and others. It also explores the contribution of artists such as Brunellschi, Leonardo de Vinci and Durer to our understanding of light and examines the great revolutionaries of light theory including Galileo, Descartes, Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday and Albert Einstein. The text discusses the work of scientists such as Maxwell, Edison and Gould that led to light-driven inventions from the camera to the laser, Cds and optical computers and explains the mind-bending advances of quantum physics.
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Brian Clegg gained a degree in physics from Cambridge University and an MA in Operational Research before joining British Airways as a consultant on new and innovative applications of technology - In 1994 he set up his own creative consultancy and has a range of blue-chip clients including Zurich Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland - A well-known columnist in the business/technology field, Brian is the author of a dozen books including Creativity, Imagination Engineering and Instant Brainpower
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Vendeur : Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australie
Soft Cover. Etat : Fine. First Paperback Edition. x, 310pp, further reading, index. Paperback. From the rear cover, the book 'tells the story of light through the remarkable people who have been captivated by it. From Neolithic man's worship oflight at Stonehenge to the Impressionists' revolutionary observations of light in painting and the shattering conclusions of Einstein and Feynman, Light Years explores in intriguing detail each stage of this extraordinary saga of discovery'. Size: 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 015432
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Paperback. New edition. This is the story of light and the people who were determined to unlock the secrets of this puzzling phenomenon. The book recounts spiritual interpretations, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Mayans and looks at some of the first scientific grapplings with light. 2002. Reprint. A near fine copy only marked by a bookseller sticker to the rear wrap. N° de réf. du vendeur 8982144
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Etat : Muy Bueno. Light Years: The Extraordinary Story of Mankind's Fascination with Light, de Brian Clegg, es un viaje apasionante a través de la historia de nuestra relación con la luz. El autor explora cómo este fenómeno ha cautivado a la humanidad, desde las primeras especulaciones filosóficas hasta los descubrimientos científicos más revolucionarios. Con un estilo divulgativo y accesible, Clegg desentraña los misterios de la óptica y la física, conectando el pasado con los avances tecnológicos actuales. Esta obra, identificada con el ISBN 9780749922726, resulta ideal para estudiantes, curiosos y profesionales que deseen comprender el impacto profundo de la luz en nuestra cultura y ciencia. Una lectura interesante que ilumina la mente y despierta la admiración por el mundo que nos rodea. N° de réf. du vendeur 4297
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