03044cam a2200409 a 4500 15830363 BJBSDDR 20250403122444.0 ta 090723s2010 njuab b 001 0 eng 2009028490 GBA9B1074 bnb 015421391 Uk 9780691135045 (cloth : alk. paper) 0691135045 (cloth : alk. paper) (OCoLC)ocn427704449 DLC DLC YDX UKM YDXCP BWX CDX CUS DLC eng eng QC 24.5 M958p 2010 530 Muller, Richard A., 1944- 22645 Physics and technology for future presidents : an introduction to the essential physics every world leader needs to know / Richard A. Muller. Introduction to the essential physics every world leader needs to know Physics every world leader needs to know Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2010. xi, 517 pages : illustrations (some col.) maps ; 26 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Physics and Technology for Future Presidents contains the essential physics that students need in order to understand today's core science and technology issues, and to become the next generation of world leaders. From the physics of energy to climate change, and from spy technology to quantum computers, this is the only textbook to focus on the modern physics affecting the decisions of political leaders and CEOs and, consequently, the lives of every citizen. How practical are alternative energy sources? Can satellites really read license plates from space? What is the quantum physics behind iPods and supermarket scanners? And how much should we fear a terrorist nuke? This lively book empowers students possessing any level of scientific background with the tools they need to make informed decisions and to argue their views persuasively with anyone―expert or otherwise. Based on Richard Muller's renowned course at Berkeley, the book explores critical physics topics: energy and power, atoms and heat, gravity and space, nuclei and radioactivity, chain reactions and atomic bombs, electricity and magnetism, waves, light, invisible light, climate change, quantum physics, and relativity. Muller engages readers through many intriguing examples, helpful facts to remember, a fun-to-read text, and an emphasis on real-world problems rather than mathematical computation. He includes chapter summaries, essay and discussion questions, Internet research topics, and handy tips for instructors to make the classroom experience more rewarding. Physics Popular works. Física 6142 Technology Popular works. Tecnología 9939 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK rmza 123100 123100 0 0 lcc 0 0 HU BJB BJB HU 2025-03-27 0 QC 24.5 M958p 2010 00000188796 2025-03-27 00:00:00 1 2025-03-27 BK