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The atom and the apple : twelve tales from contemporary physics / Sébastien Balibar ; translated by Nathanael Stein.
| Author/creator | Balibar, Sébastien |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | x, 190 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Pomme et l'atome. English |
| Contents | A few apples to sink your teeth into -- Black night -- My cousin the leek -- I am radioactive -- Einstein, the flute, and quantum dew -- Is my table quantum? -- The power of words -- Crystals and glasses -- God, helium, and universality -- Cyclists and butterflies -- Other apples -- From pianos to the sun -- I speak English -- What don't I know?. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-183) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008018027 |
| ISBN | 9780691131085 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0691131082 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC 24.5 .B3513 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |