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The magick of physics, uncovering the fantastical phenomena in everyday life, Felix Flicker

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The magick of physics, uncovering the fantastical phenomena in everyday life, Felix Flicker

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-305) and index

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illustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The magick of physics

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bibliography

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1372549733

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Felix Flicker

Sub title

uncovering the fantastical phenomena in everyday life

Summary

"If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic--just familiar magic. The name for this magic is "condensed matter physics." Most people haven't heard of the field, yet more than a third of physicists identify as condensed matter researchers, making it the most active area in the subject--with good reason. Condensed matter is the solids, liquids, and gasses that surround us--and the more exotic matters--which dictate every aspect of our present existence, and hold the keys to a brighter future, from quantum computing to real-life invisibility cloaks"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The physics of dirt -- The four elements -- The magic of crystals -- Reflections on the motive power of fire -- Beyond the fields we know -- Spells of division -- Spells of protection -- In search of the philosopher's stone -- The boundless vista

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Uncovering the fantastical phenomena in everyday lifeMagic of physics

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