Untitled Thoughts
The Matter of Everything by Suzie Sheehy
The Matter of Everything by Suzie Sheehy
Couldn't load pickup availability
Author: Suzie Sheehy
*First Printing*
Genre: Science, Nonfiction, Physics, History
Synopsis:
An accelerator physicist's fascinating journey through the experiments that uncovered the nature of matter and made the modern world.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, many scientists believed that the project of physics was nearly complete, that there was little left to explore. But as the new century dawned, scientists with the drive to deepen their understanding began looking ever more closely at the atom, and as a result of their remarkable discoveries, physics--and the world around us--would never again be the same.
When the cathode ray tube revealed the secret of X-rays, physics immediately proved itself to be a source of enormous technological innovation, enabling life-saving medical equipment, safer building construction, and stronger security measures. And with every discovery since, our expanded knowledge of the infinitesimal has also brought a corresponding change in technology. These experiments ushered us into the modern world, helping us to create detectors that map the insides of volcanoes and predict eruptions as well as photovoltaic cells that power remote controls, accelerate our Internet speeds, and harness the sun's energy. From the smallest of instruments to machines so large they straddle international borders, Suzie Sheehy takes readers on a captivating journey through twelve crucial experiments that shaped our understanding of the cosmos and how we live within it.
Along the way, Sheehy pulls back the curtain to reveal how physics is really done--not by theorists with blackboards, but by experimentalists with brilliant designs. Celebrating human ingenuity, creativity, and above all curiosity, The Matter of Everything is an inspiring story about the scientists who make real discoveries, and a powerful reminder that progress is a function of our desire to know.
Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
Goodreads Rating: 4.20
*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.


-
Shipping
All physical goods are shipped based on the method you select at checkout. I try to ship an item no later than 2 days after purchase unless the item is a PRE-ORDER. I ship all items in either upcycled packaging or with Eco-Enclose mailers. You can read more about my efforts to keep shipping sustainable HERE.
-
Returns
If you have ordered a digital download, I am unable to offer you a refund. If you have ordered a physical item and that item has arrived to you damaged or has been lost in the mail, then I am able to refund you for the cost of your order. Simply contact me via email at brittani@untitledthoughts.com