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| 1. Balance, Benefit and Doubt
Brief overview of the science and art of measurement with emphasis on energy and energy conversion. |
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| Part I: The Nature of Things
Materials properties and structures from the diamond gems and other earth treasures to the intricacies of the microstructures and the atomic interactions |
| 2. All Things Known to Man
3. Mysterious Structures 4. World of Crystals 5. What's the Matter
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| Part II: Symphony of Light and Sound
Light and sound as tools of discovery in art and science |
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| 6. The World of Light and Color
7. Symphony of Light and Music 8. Sound and Music |
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| Part III: Bridges over Space and
Time
Electricity and Magnetism, window to the world of communication |
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| 9. Making Connections
10. Over the Rainbow 11. The Dawn of the Electronic Brain |
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| Part IV: The Ultimate Ride
Glimpse into the world of motion, from the roller coaster to the fighter jets, to the deep space probes
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| 12. Automobile
13. The Lords of the Sky 14. Giants of the Sea 15. War of the Worlds 16. Reaching for the Stars 17. Energy Forever
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| Part V: The
Future is Here
A peek into fascinating sights of the human imagination in its relentless search for new knowledge
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| 18. Cyberspace
19. Brains and Computers 20. Navigation 21. Deep Space 22. Quantum Puzzles |
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| Epilogue
Living with the new Technologies |
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| Appendices
A. Significant Figures B. Conversion of Units C. Brief Review of Trigonometry D. Glossary E. Index F. Illustrations Credits G. Further Readings H. References
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| Additional Materials
A. Instructor's Guide B. Student Guide
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