Laws And Models. Sciences, Engineering, And Technologie

The "laws" that govern our physical universe come in many guises as principles, theorems, canons, equations, axioms, models and so forth. The discovery and application of physical laws have formed the backbone of the sciences for 3 000 years. They exist by the thousands. Laws and Models : Science, Engineering, and Technology compiles more than 1500 of the laws and models most frequently encountered and used by engineers and technologists. The result is a collection as fascinating as it is useful. Each entry consists of a simple statement of the law or model, its date of origin, a one-line biography of the people involved in this formulation, sources of information about the law, and illustrated and highly readable, this book offers a unique presentation of the vast and rich collection of laws that rule our universe. Everyone with an interest in the inner workings of nature students, from engineers to journalists - will find " Laws and Models " : Science, Engineering, and Technology to bc not only a handy but also an engaging volume to read and browse.