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This book is the second collection of over 50 articles and essays authored by Sidney Perkowitz. Appearing in diverse outlets such as Discover, Washington Post, Aeon, Los Angeles Review of Books, Nautilus, Museum of the Moving Image, and Physics World, they represent the best of his writing about science and technology, and their links to culture and society, the arts and the media, and the humanities. Written for general readers, the pieces explore the outer and inner universes from cosmic space to the human mind, from the artistic use of science to the impact of technology and AI in the justice system, in medicine, and in dealing with COVID-19.

This book is the second collection of over 50 articles and essays authored by Sidney Perkowitz. Appearing in diverse outlets such as Discover, Washington Post, Aeon, Los Angeles Review of Books, Nautilus, Museum of the Moving Image, and Physics World, they represent the best of his writing about science and technology, and their links to culture and society, the arts and the media, and the humanities. Written for general readers, the pieces explore the outer and inner universes from cosmic space to the human mind, from the artistic use of science to the impact of technology and AI in the justice system, in medicine, and in dealing with COVID-19.

Real Scientists Don’t Wear Ties links science to general and popular culture and everyday life in an easy-to-understand style. When a gifted writer of science selects his best pieces published in the world’s most reputable periodicals such as Nature, Discover, and MIT Technology Review, we get an eminently readable collection of his varied work in book form. That it covers all-time relevant topics like quantum physics, gravitational waves, genetic engineering, space exploration, and artificial intelligence is an added delight. Prof. Perkowitz also discusses how science can be found in medical practice, cooking, soccer, and art, and also science and science fiction in the media. On the lighter side, he reports on his efforts to teach a computer to understand poetry, explains why scientists resist dressing up, and shows that unlike many people, scientists actually enjoy math.

Real Scientists Don’t Wear Ties links science to general and popular culture and everyday life in an easy-to-understand style. When a gifted writer of science selects his best pieces published in the world’s most reputable periodicals such as Nature, Discover, and MIT Technology Review, we get an eminently readable collection of his varied work in book form. That it covers all-time relevant topics like quantum physics, gravitational waves, genetic engineering, space exploration, and artificial intelligence is an added delight. Prof. Perkowitz also discusses how science can be found in medical practice, cooking, soccer, and art, and also science and science fiction in the media. On the lighter side, he reports on his efforts to teach a computer to understand poetry, explains why scientists resist dressing up, and shows that unlike many people, scientists actually enjoy math.

This highly-visual, full-colour guide provides readers with a high-level, comprehensive survey of the fundamental ideas in physics, written by award-winning science author Professor Sidney Perkowitz. Perfect for students and laypeople alike, this book makes understanding the essential concepts of physics easier than ever. It covers the most important ideas in the field, including gravity, thermodynamics, relativity, and quantum mechanics, as well as the scientific minds that contributed to these foundational discoveries. These topics are accompanied by helpful charts, suggestions for further reading and easily digestible history sections, to keep things clear, engaging, and easy to follow.It will help you answer questions such as:• How does entropy shape the universe?• What happens inside a black hole?• What role does physics play in climate science?• Could we ever achieve quantum teleportation?Part of the bestselling A Degree in a Book series, this accessible guide provides you with the essential foundations for understanding the most fundamental science of our world.ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides allow readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.

A Degree in a Book: Physics is the perfect introduction to physicsFilled with helpful charts, suggestions for further reading and easily digestible history sections, this book makes it easier than ever to understand the essential concepts of physics. Featuring the most important ideas in the field, including gravity, thermodynamics, relativity, and quantum mechanics, it covers the whole breadth of physics.It will help you answer questions such as:• What is the structure of matter?• How is energy transferred?• How does electromagnetism work?• What is radiation?This book provides you with the essential foundations for understanding the most fundamental science of our world.ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow charts, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.

Uncover the crucial concepts behind quantum physics in this full-colour hardback guide, written by acclaimed physicist Sidney Perkowitz.Quantum mechanics is at the heart of modern science. In this beautiful pocket volume, Perkowitz explores the key concepts of quantum physics in simple and accessible language, explaining its fundamental principles, the evidence for the quantum world and the ongoing theoretical debates. Taking into consideration subjects such as wave-particle duality, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, superposition and quantum entanglement along the way, The Essential Book of Quantum Physics provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.