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Physics & Astronomy: New Books

Selected New Books for Physics & Astronomy

New Books

Einstein's Tutor: The Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics

Emmy Noether, a mathematical genius, made groundbreaking contributions to science despite facing gender discrimination. Her work was crucial for Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity and led to “Noether’s Theorem,” fundamental to modern physics. Despite being denied opportunities given to male colleagues, Noether’s optimism and intellect allowed her to persevere. Her insights continue to amaze scientists a century later, highlighting both her exceptional talent and the detrimental effects of sexual prejudice in the sciences during the 20th century.

The Physics Book

“The Physics Book” is a comprehensive guide that explores over 90 fundamental questions in physics, covering major laws, theories, and breakthroughs from ancient civilizations to modern times. The book presents complex concepts through concise explanations, step-by-step diagrams, quotes, and illustrations. It includes topics like Pythagoras’s music observations, Galileo’s experiments, Newton’s laws of motion, Einstein’s relativity, and the Big Bang theory. With a foreword by Professor Jim Al-Khalil, the book profiles over 80 key ideas and events, using thought-provoking visuals to demystify central concepts. Part of DK’s award-winning Big Ideas series, it aims to make physics accessible to both students and curious readers.

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