The Character of Physical Law
Author(s): Richard P. Feynman
A series of classic lectures, delivered in 1960 and recorded for the BBC. This is Feynman's unique take on the problems and puzzles that lie at the heart of physical theory - with Newton's Law of Gravitation; on whether time can ever go backwards; on maths as the supreme language of nature. This collection demonstrates Feynman's knack of finding the right everyday illustration to bring out the essence of a complicated principle - for example, the brilliant analogy between the law of conservation energy and the problem of drying yourself with wet towels. Feynman's style inspired a generation of scientists.
General Information
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : 0.14
- : 01 September 1992
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Richard P. Feynman
- : Paperback
- : 530.1
- : 173
- : Yes - figures
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The law of gravitation, an example of physical law; the relation of mathematics to physics; the great conservation principles; symmetry in physical law; the distinction of past and future; probability and uncertainty - the quantum mechanical view of nature; seeking new laws.
