The Prism and the Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science
 

The Prism and the Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science

by Robert Crease

Is science beautiful? Yes, argues acclaimed philosopher and historian of science Robert P. Crease in this engaging exploration of history’s most beautiful experiments. The result is an engrossing journey through nearly 2,500 years of scientific innovation. Along the way, we encounter glimpses into the personalities and creative thinking of some of the field’s most interesting... (read more)

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The most beautiful experiments in science are all physics and astronomy experiments! Coincidence? I think not! :)

As a physicist, I enjoyed the book very much, though I can't comment on how accessible it would be to the layman. This book would make a great basis for an undergraduate course for physics majors or for non-majors, as many of the experiments could be easily reproduced in the classroom, and they raise a lot of important issues about the nature of science, of experiment,...

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