Category Archives: physics

Philosophical Problems of Elementary Particle Physics – Kuznetsov, Omel’Yanovskii (Eds.)

In this post, we will see a volume Philosophical problems of elementary particle physics – edited by I. V. Kuznetsov and M. E. Omel’Yanovskii. About the book The study of microprocesses has brought to light previously unknown features of physical … Continue reading

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Fundamentals Of Geology – Obruchev

In this post, we will see the book Fundamentals of Geology by V. Obruchev. About the book (from the Preface) Hence, we are entitled to say that every person should be acquainted with its (geology’s) basic principles. And the purpose … Continue reading

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A Modern Handbook of Physics – Yavorsky and Detlaf

In this post, we will see the much-awaited book A Modern Handbook of Physics by B. M. Yavorksy and A. A. Detlaf. About the book (From the Preface) The basic sciences and physics, in particular, are of prime importance today in … Continue reading

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Units of Physical Quantities and their Dimensions – Sena

In this post, we will look at the book Units of Physical Quantities and their Dimensions by L. A. Sena.   About the book The present book sets out in detail the prin­ciples of constructing systems of units, and also … Continue reading

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A Visit To Transurania – Knorre

In this post, we will see the book A Visit To Transurania -by E. Knorre. About the book: The synthesis of elements heavier than uranium has opened up new spheres in our knowledge of nature and new fields of nuclear … Continue reading

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Lasers and their prospects – Sobolev

In this post, we will see the book Lasers and Their Prospects by N. Sobolev. About the book This book explores various aspects of lasers from their basic principles of its operation to applications in diverse fields. The book starts … Continue reading

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Diamonds Wrought By Man (Scientists To School Children) – Derjaguin, Fedoseev

In this post, we will see the book Diamonds Wrought By Man (Scientists To School Children) by B. V. Derjaguin and D. V. Fedoseev. This book is in the Scientists to School Children series. About the book Today, scientists of … Continue reading

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On The Way To Super Elements (Scientists To School Children) – Flerov, Ilyinov

In this post, we will see the book On The Way To Super Elements (Scientists To School Children) by G. N. Flerov and A. S. Ilyinov. This book is a part of the series Scientists To School Children. About the … Continue reading

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The Structure of Matter – Karapetyants, Drakin

In this post, we will see the book The Structure of Matter by M. Karapetyants and S. Drakin. About the book Treated in this book arc present-day ideas on the structure of atoms, molecules and crystals, as well as the … Continue reading

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Elementary Textbook on Physics Vol 3 – Landsberg

In this post, we will see Elementary Textbook on Physics – Volume 3 – Oscillations And Waves Optics Atomic And Nuclear Physics edited by G. S. Landsberg. About the book: Volume 3 covers aspects of wave motion, oscillations, optics and atomic … Continue reading

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