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Fizzicsthe science of bubbles, droplets, and foams /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	FizzicsF. Ronald Young.
Reminder of title:	the science of bubbles, droplets, and foams /
Author:	Young, F. Ronald.
Published:	Baltimore :,2011.
Description:	1 online resource (114 p., [8] p. of plates) :ill. (some col.).
Subject:	SCIENCE / Quantum Theory
Online resource:	Full text available:
ISBN:	9781421401133 (electronic bk.)

Fizzicsthe science of bubbles, droplets, and foams /
Young, F. Ronald.

Fizzicsthe science of bubbles, droplets, and foams /[electronic resource] :F. Ronald Young. - Baltimore :,2011. - 1 online resource (114 p., [8] p. of plates) :ill. (some col.).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"We've all spent summers past blowing bubbles in the backyard. But the humble bubble (and itsopposite, the droplet) are fascinating cornerstones of the world around us. This book, breathtakingin its scope, describes for a general reader (no math, no physics, no equations) the compelling behavior of these seemingly simple objects. Young reveals the secrets of successful springboard diving,whether knuckle cracking gives you arthritis, and why dolphins can't go faster. The realm of droplets allows our author to showcase why the sky is blue, how atom smashers work, and the rich source ofscience that is the kitchen faucet. He explores collections of bubbles--foams--and discusses the early years of Margaret Thatcher, how a metallic foam might save the planet, and the never-ending quest for the perfect pint. Then, by looking at soap films, he tells you how to construct a soapy computer, why coffee rings form, and exactly how a detergent gets dishes clean. Beyond these basics, Youngshows how humans put bubbles to use, whether in technology (refiningminerals, making concrete harder, or generating light) or in medicine (cleaning wounds with hydrogen peroxide, the debilitating process of the bends, and how pharmaceutical bubbles can make ultrasounds far clearer). This is more than a book that explains science. It is a love letterwritten to sing the praises of the bubble, and can be read by the bright middle schooler on upward"--

ISBN: 9781421401133 (electronic bk.)Subjects--Topical Terms:

627302
SCIENCE / Quantum Theory

LC Class. No.: QC161 / .Y68 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 530.4/275

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