Great Breakthroughs in Physics

Download or read book Great Breakthroughs in Physics written by Robert Snedden and published by Great Breakthroughs. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Snedden explores the history of physics through the breakthroughs that have transformed our world. From its roots in ancient astronomy to the developments in electromagnetism and thermodynamics, readers are taken on an illuminating journey through humankind's discoveries as we have drilled down into the minutiae of our universe. Breakthroughs include: - The invention of the barometer by Evangelista - Nicolaus Copernicus places the sun, not the earth, as the centre of the universe - The first scientific theory of the atom is put forward by John Dalton - Otto von Guericke invents the first electrical machine - Albert Einstein sets out the theory of special relativity Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines, this book provides an essential introduction to this fascinating subject.