Clouds in a Glass of Beer Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics |
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| Author:
| Bohren, Craig F. |
| Foreword by:
| Walker, Jearl |
| Series title: | Wiley Science Editions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-471-62482-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1987 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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This fascinating exploration of atmospheric physics presents over 25 experiments that let readers observe and reproduce natural phenomena with simple materials at home or in the classroom. In a captivating, conversational tone, it explores topics in meteorological optics, including rainbows, coronas, color of sky and sea, visibility, cloud physics, and basic physics relevant to the atmosphere. A scientific or mathematical background is not required.
This fascinating exploration of atmospheric physics presents over 25 experiments that let readers observe and reproduce natural phenomena with simple materials at home or in the classroom. In a captivating, conversational tone, it explores topics in meteorological optics, including rainbows, coronas, color of sky and sea, visibility, cloud physics, and basic physics relevant to the atmosphere. A scientific or mathematical background is not required.