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Immense Journey, The: From The Birth Of The Universe To The Rise Of Intelligence

By: Gerald E Marsh

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Immense Journey, The: From The Birth Of The Universe To The Rise Of Intelligence

By: Gerald E Marsh

This book is an attempt to trace the majestic immense journey from the coming into being of the universe to the emergence and evolution of life. It is intended to complement the many excellent books that cover different aspects of this journey.The contents have been classified into five parts. Part I covers the coming into existence of the universe while Part II presents the beginning of life on the early Earth, following which Part III discusses the emergence of consciousness and intelligence, and Part IV, the immense journey of the universe beyond Earth. Finally, Part V addresses the problems raised by the rise of higher-order consciousness in human beings as captured by the phrase 'the human condition'.

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World Scientific

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9813235764

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Quantum Particle Illusion, The - Conceptual Quantum Mechanics

By: Gerald E Marsh

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Quantum Particle Illusion, The - Conceptual Quantum Mechanics

By: Gerald E Marsh

Problems with the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics date back to attempts by Max Born, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, as well as many others in the 1920s to continue to employ the classical concept of a particle in the context of the quantum world. The experimental observations at the time and the assumption that the classical concept of a particle was to be preserved have led to an enormous literature on the foundations of quantum mechanics and a great deal of confusion then and now among non-physicists and students in any field that involves quantum theory. It is the historical approach to the teaching of quantum mechanics that is at the root of the problem.Spacetime is the arena within which quantum mechanical phenomena take place. For this reason, several Appendices are devoted to the nature of spacetime as well as to topics that can help us understand it such as vacuum fluctuations, the Unruh effect and Hawking radiation.Because of the success of quantum mechanical calculations, those who wish to understand the foundations of the theory are often given the apocryphal advice, 'just ignore the issue and calculate'. It is hoped that this book will help dispel some of the dismay, frustration, and confusion among those who refuse to take to heart this admonition.

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World Scientific

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9811248249

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Force-free Magnetic Fields: Solutions, Topology And Applications

By: Gerald E Marsh

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Force-free Magnetic Fields: Solutions, Topology And Applications

By: Gerald E Marsh

After an introductory chapter concerned with the history of force-free magnetic fields, and the relation of such fields to hydrodynamics and astrophysics, the book examines the limits imposed by the virial theorem for finite force-free configurations. Various techniques are then used to find solutions to the field equations. The fact that the field lines corresponding to these solutions have the common feature of being “twisted”, and may be knotted, motivates a discussion of field line topology and the concept of helicity. The topics of field topology, helicity, and magnetic energy in multiply connected domains make the book of interest to a rather wide audience. Applications to solar prominence models, type-II superconductors, and force-reduced magnets are also discussed. The book contains many figures and a wealth of material not readily available elsewhere.

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World Scientific

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9814499560

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An Introduction To The Standard Model Of Particle Physics For The Non-specialist

By: Gerald E Marsh

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An Introduction To The Standard Model Of Particle Physics For The Non-specialist

By: Gerald E Marsh

This book takes the reader from some elementary ideas about groups to the essence of the Standard Model of particle physics along a relatively straight and intuitive path. Groups alone are first used to arrive at a classical analog of the Dirac equation. Using elementary quantum mechanics, this analog can be turned into the actual Dirac equation, which governs the motion of the quarks and leptons of the Standard Model. After an introduction to the gauge principle, the groups introduced in the beginning of the book are used to give an introduction to the Standard Model. The idea is to give an Olympian view of this evolution, one that is often missing when absorbing the detailed subject matter of the Standard Model as presented in an historical approach to the subject.

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World Scientific

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9813232609

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Crossing The Red Line: The Nuclear Option

By: Gerald E Marsh

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Crossing The Red Line: The Nuclear Option

By: Gerald E Marsh

This book addresses the incentives for nations to develop nuclear weapons and the technical expertise needed for that purpose. Ballistic missiles are required by any nation wanting to optimize the effectiveness of deterrence and the threat derived from possessing nuclear weapons. The basic science of ballistic missile programs is discussed using the North Korean program as an example, although to some extent the programs of other countries are also covered. In addition, there is an introduction to the basics of nuclear weapons technology.Unlike most books on these topics, this one includes, besides the technical component, the policy aspects surrounding nuclear weapons. It also shows how nuclear weapons can — and have — stabilized conflicts, discussing why the concept of deterrence may not always be relied upon to prevent war. The origin of terrorism in the Middle East and the possibility of nuclear terrorism originating from that region are other topics of interest.

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World Scientific

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9813276843

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9789813276840

Life On Earth-like Planets: Gaia And Her Sisters

By: Gerald E Marsh

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Life On Earth-like Planets: Gaia And Her Sisters

By: Gerald E Marsh

From its ancient Greek roots to Lovelock's groundbreaking 1979 book, the concept of Gaia has evolved to depict Earth as a single, intricate organism sustaining life through the interplay of its organic and inorganic elements. From the Hadean epoch, where life's emergence radically transformed our planet, to the present, Earth stands as our sole model for understanding life's potential on other Earth-like worlds. While the lifeforms that evolve on Earth-like planets would not necessarily be identical to those on Earth, they must satisfy the same constraints. These constraints are the central subject of this book.Exploring Earth's early conditions during the Hadean era, when oceans dominated and oxygen was scarce, the book illuminates the daunting challenges life faced. Yet, life found its foothold, driven by thermodynamic favorability amidst high tides and shorter days, laying the groundwork for its inevitable emergence. Delving into the fundamental principles of matter and quantum mechanics, the book further highlights life's origin as a product of complex molecular interactions overcoming energy constraints. With insights into the statistical approach to life's origins and the fallacies in estimating life's probability on other planets, the book redefines life as a natural process governed by universal laws.As an underlying theme of this book, life's evolution towards complexity is portrayed as a harmonious extension of non-living processes, challenging the limited conventional view of thermodynamics. Readers will come to appreciate that Earth is a testament to life's resilience and the intricate tapestry woven by biochemical forces across the cosmos.

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9811295093

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The Phantom Defense

America's Pursuit of the Star Wars Illusion

By: Craig Eisendrath,Melvin A. Goodman,Gerald E. Marsh

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The Phantom Defense

America's Pursuit of the Star Wars Illusion

By: Craig Eisendrath,Melvin A. Goodman,Gerald E. Marsh

In the past four decades, the United States has spent $85 billion pursuing the fantasy of an effective missile defense system to shield our nation against the threat of a nuclear attack. Recent public tests, while less exotic than some of the original Star Wars proposals, were spectacular failures and call into question the whole program's rationale. Neither the land-based system proposed by the Clinton administration, nor the alternatives proposed by earlier administrations, would ever work--regardless of how much R&D money is channeled into the project. Rather than enhancing national security, these doomed efforts would provoke a new arms race and alienate key allies. The authors apply their extensive insiders' expertise to argue that thoughtful diplomacy is the only real answer to meet America's national security goals. Like President Reagan with his Star Wars program, President Bush has again made national missile defense (NMD) a national priority at a cost which may exceed $150 billion in the next ten years. Defense experts Eisendrath, Goodman, and Marsh contend that recent tests give little confidence that any of the systems under consideration--land-based, boost-phase, or laser-driven--have any chance of effective deployment within decades. The interests of the military-industrial complex and the unilateralist views of the Bush administration are driving NMD, not a desire to promote national security. Rather than increase U.S. security, the plans of the current administration, if implemented, will erode it. NMD will heighten the threat from China and Russia, alienate key allies, and provoke a new arms race and the proliferation of nuclear weapons, all in response to a greatly exaggerated threat from so-called rogue states, such as North Korea and Iran. Thoughtful diplomacy, not a misguided foreign policy based on a hopeless dream of a Fortress America, is the real answer to meeting Americas security goals. Designed to stimulate interest and debate among the public and policy-makers, The Phantom Defense provides solid facts and combines scientific, geopolitical, historical, and strategic analysis to critique the delusion of national missile defense, while suggesting a more effective alternative.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313016151

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9780313016158

Textbook of Limnology

Fifth Edition

By: Gerald A. Cole,Paul E. Weihe

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Textbook of Limnology

Fifth Edition

By: Gerald A. Cole,Paul E. Weihe

The interdisciplinary nature of limnology requires lucid and well-integrated coverage of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and resource management. Paul Weihe skillfully accomplishes this objective in his revision of Gerald Cole’s classic limnology text. This long-awaited revision introduces concepts in straightforward terms, replete with detailed examples, elegant illustrations, and up-to-date, well-researched documentation. Outstanding features of the fifth edition include: • A global outlook with examples from every continent • Discussions of the impact of environmental challenges (e.g., climate change, eutrophication, river regulation) with case studies of real-world examples • A chapter devoted to wetlands • A thorough examination of biogeochemistry, including recent anthropogenic alteration and a reconsidered understanding of stoichiometric relationships • Expanded treatment of hydrology, utilizing empirical approaches to discharge determination and effects of land-use changes • A reorganized presentation of biodiversity, explicitly correlating profiles of biota with community ecology and ecosystem function • Updated taxonomy with a description of the new metagenomic approach, nomenclature strictly adhering to the intergovernmental Integrated Taxonomic Information System

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Waveland Press

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1478632194

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The Phantom Defense

America's Pursuit of the Star Wars Illusion

By: Craig Eisendrath,Melvin A. Goodman,Gerald E. Marsh

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America's Pursuit of the Star Wars Illusion

By: Craig Eisendrath,Melvin A. Goodman,Gerald E. Marsh

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Immense Journey, The: From The Birth Of The Universe To The Rise Of Intelligence

Immense Journey, The: From The Birth Of The Universe To The Rise Of Intelligence

Quantum Particle Illusion, The - Conceptual Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Particle Illusion, The - Conceptual Quantum Mechanics

Force-free Magnetic Fields: Solutions, Topology And Applications

Force-free Magnetic Fields: Solutions, Topology And Applications

An Introduction To The Standard Model Of Particle Physics For The Non-specialist

An Introduction To The Standard Model Of Particle Physics For The Non-specialist

Crossing The Red Line: The Nuclear Option

Crossing The Red Line: The Nuclear Option

Life On Earth-like Planets: Gaia And Her Sisters

Life On Earth-like Planets: Gaia And Her Sisters

The Phantom Defense

The Phantom Defense

Textbook of Limnology

Textbook of Limnology

The Phantom Defense

The Phantom Defense

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