Download or read book Kaleidoscope Of Physics, The: From Soap Bubbles To Quantum Technologies written by Attilio Rigamonti and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-05-17 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do rivers meander? How do you make a glass sing? What laws govern the shape of drops and bubbles? What happens when we cook a roast? All of these questions, and many more, are answered in this book.A true invitation to wonder about aspects of our daily lives, this book investigates the physics that underlies these observations. The authors relate this to the most recent advances in the discipline, and even provide an introduction to the mysteries of quantum mechanics and superconductivity, while detailing the countless resulting applications, from MRI to quantum cryptography.In each chapter, the reader will discover the innumerable facets of a kaleidoscope of phenomena where ground-breaking results, rewarded by Nobel Prizes, are presented side by side with seemingly insignificant experiments.