The Character of Physical Law
Author | : Richard P Feynman |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2007-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780141956114 |
ISBN-13 | : 0141956119 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Collecting legendary lectures from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman, The Character of Physical Law is the perfect example of his gift for making complex subjects accessible and entertaining 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. Demonstrates Feynman's knack of finding the right everyday illustration to bring out the essence of a complicated principle - eg 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. This volume remains the best record I know of his exhilarating vision' Paul Davies