THE RAINBOW AND THE WORM by Mae-Wan Ho ( 9789810234270 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE RAINBOW AND THE WORM
THE PHYSICS OF ORGANISMS

By:

Mae-Wan Ho

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

9810234279

ISBN 13:

9789810234270

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Publisher:

WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING CO PTE LTD

Pub. date:

6 August, 1998

Edition:

2nd edition

Pages:

304

Description:

This work takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals. Along the way the author offers the reader insights into "the poetry and meaning of being alive".

Synopsis:

This highly unusual book is a serious inquiry into Schrodinger's question, "What is life?", and at the same time a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is treated to a rare and exquisite view of the organism, gaining novel insights, not only into the physics but also into "the poetry and meaning of being alive". This book is intended for all who love the subject.

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Publication:

Singapore

Imprint:

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

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