Don Lincoln
How do we know the universe is 13.8 billion years old? How do we know the speed of light is 299,792,458 meters per second? Studying how physicists make discoveries is the best way to understand key developments in modern physics—from quantum mechanics, to the theory of relativity, to cosmology.
In The Evidence for Modern Physics, noted particle physicist Dr. Don Lincoln of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory covers more than a
...Consider these commonly held scientific beliefs: Planetary orbits are fixed ellipses; we only use 10 percent of our brains; nothing travels faster than light; a thrown object's trajectory is a parabola. They seem correct, but they're all misconceptions that aren't entirely accurate. There's much more to the story than you think. These magnificent 24 lectures are devoted to busting myths, clearing up confusion, and giving you scientific epiphanies
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