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Hot Molecules, Cold Electrons: From the Mathematics of Heat to the Development of the Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable

 
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Hot Molecules, Cold Electrons: From the Mathematics of Heat to the Development of the Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable

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Heat, like gravity, shapes nearly every aspect of our world and universe, from how milk dissolves in coffee to how molten planets cool. The heat equation, a cornerstone of modern physics, demystifies such processes, painting a mathematical picture of the way heat diffuses through matter. Presenting the mathematics and history behind the heat equation, Hot Molecules, Cold Electrons tells the remarkable story of how this foundational idea brought about one of the greatest technological advancements of the modern era. A testament to the intricate links between mathematics and physics, Hot Molecules, Cold Electrons offers a fascinating glimpse into the relationship between a formative equation and one of the most important developments in the history of human communication.

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EAN/ISBN:
9780691191720
Medium:
Bound edition
Number of pages:
232
Publication date:
2020-04-14
Publisher:
Princeton Univers. Press
Manufacturer:
Unknown
EAN/ISBN:
9780691191720
Medium:
Bound edition
Number of pages:
232
Publication date:
2020-04-14
Publisher:
Princeton Univers. Press
Manufacturer:
Unknown

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