Hot molecules, cold electrons : from the mathematics of heat to the development of the trans-Atlantic telegraph cable /

"This book is a testament to the intimate, mutual embrace of mathematics and physics. It achieves that by telling the story of an historical event of tremendous impact upon society, both spiritually and technically -- the mid-19th century construction of the trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, whic...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nahin, Paul J. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2020]
Temas:
Fourier, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph, > 1768-1830.
Kelvin, William Thomson, > Baron, > 1824-1907.
Fourier, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph, > 1768-1830
Kelvin, William Thomson, > Baron, > 1824-1907
1800-1899
Heat equation.
Mathematical physics > History > 19th century.
Transatlantic cables > History.
Telegraph cables > History.
Équation de la chaleur.
Physique mathématique > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Câbles sous-marins > Atlantique, Océan > Histoire.
Câbles télégraphiques > Histoire.
SCIENCE > Mechanics > Thermodynamics.
Heat equation
Mathematical physics
Telegraph cables
Transatlantic cables
History
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