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Clouds in a Glass of Beer
Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics
Craig F. Bohren
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Clouds in a Glass of Beer
Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics
Craig F. Bohren
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About This Book
Ever wonder why steam rises from a bowl of hot soup or why a greenhouse retains heat? And have you ever puzzled over the real meaning of `once in a blue moon` or why sand is darker when it's wet than when it's dry? And just why, exactly, do bubbles appear in a glass of beer when you add salt to it?
These and many other baffling questions are answered in this engaging book by a physics professor at Pennsylvania State University. Ranging from playful to serious, Professor Bohren's lively and entertaining discussions employ a liberal mixture of humor and anecdote to debunk a host of scientific myths and render science lessons thoroughly understandable. Chapters include `On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever,` `A Murder in Ceylon.` `The Green Flash,` `Physics on a Manure Heap,` ` Indoor Rainbows,` and `Multiple Scattering at the Breakfast Table.`
`The book rings with a unifying tone: the science of the everyday physical world is fun. And so is the book,` writes Jearl Walker, a member of the Physics Department at Cleveland State University. Beginning physics and general readers will be fascinated by the scientific knowledge gained from this work; and science teachers will find it a treasure trove of ideas for simple, vivid classroom demonstrations.
These and many other baffling questions are answered in this engaging book by a physics professor at Pennsylvania State University. Ranging from playful to serious, Professor Bohren's lively and entertaining discussions employ a liberal mixture of humor and anecdote to debunk a host of scientific myths and render science lessons thoroughly understandable. Chapters include `On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever,` `A Murder in Ceylon.` `The Green Flash,` `Physics on a Manure Heap,` ` Indoor Rainbows,` and `Multiple Scattering at the Breakfast Table.`
`The book rings with a unifying tone: the science of the everyday physical world is fun. And so is the book,` writes Jearl Walker, a member of the Physics Department at Cleveland State University. Beginning physics and general readers will be fascinated by the scientific knowledge gained from this work; and science teachers will find it a treasure trove of ideas for simple, vivid classroom demonstrations.
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FisicaTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Epigraph
- 1. Clouds in a Glass of Beer
- 2. Genies in Jars, Clouds in Bottles, and a Bucket with a Hole in It
- 3. Happy Ducks, Like Happy People, Perform Best with Cool Heads
- 4. Sugar and Spice: The Dirty Wet-Bulb Temperature
- 5. Mixing Clouds
- 6. Conceptions and Misconceptions of Pressure
- 7. Dew Drops on a Bathroom Mirror
- 8. A Murder in Ceylon
- 9. The Freezing of Lakes
- 10. The Greenhouse Effect
- 11. Black Clouds
- 12. Once in a Blue Moon
- 13. The Green Flash
- 14. Multiple Scattering at the Breakfast Table
- 15. Multiple Scattering at the Beach
- 16. On a Clear Day You Canât See Forever
- 17. A Serendipitous Iridescent Cloud
- 18. Physics on a Manure Heap: More about Black Clouds
- 19. Polarization of Skylight
- 20. Colors of the Sea
- 21. Indoor Rainbows
- 22. Why Rainbows Are Not Impossible in Winter
- Selected Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Reading
- Index
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APA 6 Citation
Bohren, C. (2013). Clouds in a Glass of Beer ([edition unavailable]). Dover Publications. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/112304/clouds-in-a-glass-of-beer-simple-experiments-in-atmospheric-physics-pdf (Original work published 2013)
Chicago Citation
Bohren, Craig. (2013) 2013. Clouds in a Glass of Beer. [Edition unavailable]. Dover Publications. https://www.perlego.com/book/112304/clouds-in-a-glass-of-beer-simple-experiments-in-atmospheric-physics-pdf.
Harvard Citation
Bohren, C. (2013) Clouds in a Glass of Beer. [edition unavailable]. Dover Publications. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/112304/clouds-in-a-glass-of-beer-simple-experiments-in-atmospheric-physics-pdf (Accessed: 14 October 2022).
MLA 7 Citation
Bohren, Craig. Clouds in a Glass of Beer. [edition unavailable]. Dover Publications, 2013. Web. 14 Oct. 2022.