Displaying 1 of 1 2018 Format: Book Author: Orzel, Chad, author. Title: Breakfast with Einstein : the exotic physics of everyday objects / Chad Orzel. Publisher, Date: Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., [2018] Description: xv, 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Summary: Orzel, author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, explores how quantum connects with everyday reality, and offers engaging, layperson-level explanations of the mind-bending ideas central to modern physics.-- Provided by publisher. Subjects: Physics -- Popular works. Physics -- Humor. Quantum theory -- Popular works. Quantum theory -- Humor. Other Title: Physics of everyday objects Notes: Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Sunrise: the fundamental interactions -- The heating element: Planck's desperate trick -- Digital photos: the patent clerk's heuristic -- The alarm clock: the football player's atom -- The internet: a solution in search of a problem -- The sense of smell: chemistry by exclusion -- Solid objects: the energy of uncertainty -- Computer chips: the internet is for Schr©œdinger's cats -- Magnets: how the h*ck do they work? -- Smoke detector: Mr. Gamow's escape -- Encryption: a final brilliant mistake -- Conclusion. LCCN: 2018035519 ISBN: 9781946885357 1946885355 9781946885357 1946885355 Other Number: 1030765947 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 766894 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 530 Orzel Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
