Robert Piccioni: 40 books

In this book we explore the world of atoms: what atoms are, what they are made of, and why atoms are timeless, never aging or wearing down. Almost all atoms will exist until the end of time. We’ll discover why a few rare atoms are radioactive, decaying in predictable ways, and why these...

This book continues our exploration of cosmology, the science of the universe as a whole. Here we examine four critical and somewhat mysterious phenomena that have shaped our universe and the science of cosmology: Inflation, the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation, Dark Matter, and...

In this book we explore great cosmic mysteries still beyond the reach of established science:         What came before our universe?         How was our universe created?         Is our...

This book tells the story of our universe and how humanity fits into the grand cosmic scheme. Einstein said: "The most incomprehensible thing about our universe is that it is comprehensible." We humans claim to understand what lies beyond the most distant stars, what happened billions...

This book continues our exploration of cosmology, the science of the universe as a whole. Here we examine one of the greatest challenges and most important accomplishment of astronomy and cosmology: measuring the distance to remote celestial bodies. We will discover how astronomers used their...

This book tells the surprising story of Albert Einstein, what he discovered, and how those discoveries enrich our lives everyday. Einstein, the most famous scientist in history, was chosen by Time Magazine as “The Person of the Century.” Indeed, his name has become synonymous with the...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics. As a Caltech undergraduate, I had the amazing opportunity to learn physics directly from the greatest scientist of our age. I absorbed all I could. His style and enthusiasm were as important as the facts...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics. Feynman Simplified: 2A covers the first quarter of Volume 2 of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. The topics we explore include: Maxwell’s Equations of Electromagnetism Algebra & Calculus...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics. Feynman Simplified: 2D covers the final quarter of Volume 2 of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. The topics we explore include: Principle of Least Action Tensors in 3-D and 4-D Spacetime Magnetic Materials Diamagnetism...

With this book you begin exploring the mysterious world of Quantum Mechanics — two words that have for over 100 years struck terror in the hearts of both physics students and the general public. As we shall see, the behavior of nature is remarkably surprising in the micro-world of molecules,...

Climate change and budget deficits have become bitterly divisive issues. With shrinking resources and myriad compelling demands, all spending programs are contentious. Perhaps none are more contentious than trillion dollar programs to ameliorate global warming. As this book reveals, our...

I believe science and faith are compatible. Both are sincere efforts to seek Truth, something we all value.  Despite Dividers, mutually respectful people of good will can find common ground. No one need chose either science or faith and be compelled to reject the other. Rather, we can wisely...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics. Quantum mechanics is rarely taught well in introductory physics courses, largely because this challenging subject was not well taught to many of today’s instructors. Few had the opportunity to learn quantum...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics. As a Caltech undergraduate, I had the amazing opportunity to learn physics directly from the greatest scientist of our age. I absorbed all I could. His style and enthusiasm were as important as the facts and equations. Feynman...