by Brian Clegg · Piatkus Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780749921972
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«Light Years» is Brian Clegg's popular science essay, published by Piatkus Books in hardcover (288 pages, in English).
Brian Clegg traces the history of light from the mystical interpretations of the Egyptians and Mayans to quantum physics, with figures such as Newton or Leonardo da Vinci, and explains how these advances led to inventions like the laser or optical computers.
First edition published on June 28, 2001. Subtitle: 'An Exploration of Mankind's Enduring Fascination with Light'.
Popular science work for general readers interested in the history of physics and science.
