Waves
a very short introduction
$27.89
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
22 November 2018
Summary
Riding the Waves: A Very Short Introduction
We live in a world dominated by waves. From earthquakes rumbling beneath our feet to the vast spectrum of electromagnetic radiation illuminating the cosmos, waves are everywhere. Our very bodies are orchestrated by internal waves, and recent discoveries have unveiled the mysteries of gravitational waves rippling through spacetime.
This Very Short Introduction explores the diverse world of waves, examining their origins, impacts, an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198803782 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198803788 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Mike Goldsmith |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 22 November 2018 |
| Weight: | 128g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 113mm x 9mm |
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About The Author
Mike Goldsmith
Dr. Mike Goldsmith is a scientist and science writer. His research areas include astronomy, where he has investigated cosmic dust, supergiant stars, and the substances found in other galaxies, and sound, where he has worked on sound in air and water, the history of noise, and intelligent machinery. Since 1986, Mike has written over fifty papers, reports, and articles about sound, as well as over forty science books for readers ranging in age from toddlers to adults. His books have been published in over twenty countries, and two of his titles were shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Writing.
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