Einstein's Fridge: The Science of Fire, Ice and the Universe

Einsteins Fridge tells the story of how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences, and learned to harness the power of heat and ice, using the laws of thermodynamics. This book captures the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science to change the world forever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

‘Hugely readable and entertaining JIM AL-KHALILI ‘An accessible and crystal-clear portrait of this disciplines breadth,largely told through its history PHIL BALL, PHYSICS WORLD Einsteins Fridge tells the story of how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences,and learned to harness the power of heat and ice. The laws of thermodynamics govern everything from the behaviour of atoms to that of living cells,from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Not only that,but thermodynamics explains why we must eat and breathe,how the lights come on,and ultimately how the universe will end. The people who decoded its laws came from every branch of the sciences – they were engineers,physicists,chemists,biologists,cosmologists and mathematicians. Their discoveries,set over two hundred years,kick-started the industrial revolution,changed the course of world wars and informed modern understanding of black holes. This book captures the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science to change the world forever.

Einsteins Fridge is a captivating book that delves into the fascinating world of thermodynamics, a discipline that governs the behavior of atoms, living cells, and the entire universe. Written by Jim Al-Khalili, it provides an accessible and crystal-clear portrait of the breadth of this science, largely told through its history.

The book explores how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences, and learned to harness the power of heat and ice. Thermodynamics, as explained by Einstein, governs everything from the behavior of atoms to the workings of living cells, from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the center of our galaxy.

What makes Einsteins Fridge particularly intriguing is its ability to explain the fundamental aspects of our existence. It explains why we must eat and breathe, how the lights come on, and ultimately how the universe will end. The laws of thermodynamics are universal, applying to all systems in the universe, and they have had a profound impact on human history.

The people who decoded the laws of thermodynamics came from every branch of the sciences, including engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, cosmologists, and mathematicians. Their discoveries, made over two hundred years, kick-started the industrial revolution, changed the course of world wars, and informed modern understanding of black holes.

Einsteins Fridge captures the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science to change the world forever. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, history, and the wonders of the universe.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008262839