I have contributed to two
popular science books in the 30-Second
series, 30-Second Quantum Theory and 30-Second Energy,
which were both edited
by Brian
Clegg.
I wrote the entries on Satyendra Nath Bose,
and MRI scanners for 30-Second
Quantum Theory, which was conceived, designed
and produced by Ivy Press and first published in
the UK by Icon
Books
Ltd in 2014. For 30-Second
Energy, which was published by Ivy Press in March
2018, I wrote the
entries on electromagnetism, superconductors, and thermal
conduction.
Book cover images © Ivy Press Limited. Reproduced with permission.
Publisher's Description for 30-Second Energy :
Do you know
your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein's theory
of
relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2,
but do you really
understand what they mean? With renewable energy a hot topic of
conversation,
arm yourself with the 50 most significant theories and developments
that will
allow you to contribute to any debate about this integral force in the
universe.
30-Second Energy charts the fascinating and fundamental topics behind this phenomenon that resides in everywhere and in everything. Exploring energy as it is best understood – by example – discover how it cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed, and how plankton and other ocean-dwelling organisms can be used to power your car. From the nuclear fusion reactor at the heart of the sun to the elusive dark energy which makes up most of the content of the universe, each topic is summarized in just half a minute using no more than two pages, 300 words and one picture.
Publisher's Description for 30-Second Quantum Theory :
You know all
about Schrödinger's cat, but how about his equation? How do lasers,
transistors
and electron microscopes work? What are the perils of renormalization?
What
makes a fluid a superfluid? And what will a quantum computer be capable
of?
Discover the history of some of science’s greatest discoveries and
ponder the
future of physics and technology with this fascinating guide to quantum
theory.
30-Second
Quantum Theory tackles a
mind-bendingly mysterious
area of physics, introducing the 50 most significant quantum quandaries
and
ideas. At a time when the quantum physics of electronics is an everyday
essential and new quantum developments make headline news, you will
visit
parallel worlds, ride wave theory and learn enough to talk with
certainty about
Uncertainty Principle and to untangle the mysteries of quantum
entanglement.