Book
The physics of hockey / Alain Haché.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780801870712
- ISBN: 9781551925905 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0801870712
- ISBN: 1551925907 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xiii, 184 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2002.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Physics. Force and energy. Hockey. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 530 HACH (Text) | 33294001286715 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A professor of physics introduces readers to the science behind the sport of hockey, revealing the thermodynamics and mechanics of the game. (Sports & Recreation) - Blackwell North Amer
What do Wayne Gretzky and thermodynamics have in common? A lot more than you might think. The game the National Hockey League calls " the coolest game on earth" is also a fast-paced, dynamic display of physics in action.
In The Physics of Hockey, physicist and amateur hockey player Alain Haché examines some of the physical principles behind the world's most popular winter team sport. What makes ice so slippery you can skate on it? How can you skate backwards most rapidly? How can physics improve your slapshot? Why do some collisions cause injuries but not others? How does a Zamboni work? And how do you prepare a pure, smooth ice surface in Dallas when it's 90 degrees outside and there are twenty thousand people inside?
This is physics by a hockey fan for the hockey fan. Haché investigates the properties of the ice surface, the science of skating and of skates, the odds of winning and losing streaks, and the principles behind shooting, hitting, and goaltending. Touching on topics such as solid-state physics, statistical physics elasticity, probability, thermodynamics, and mechanics, Haché uses science to enhance our appreciation and understanding of the game. The book is illustrated with photos and graphs and punctuated with anecdotes to show how famous players, past and present, are really physicists on skates.
A thought-provoking, fun, and gentle introduction to some basic issues in physics, The Physics of Hockey is a truly unique book worthy of the shelf of every hockey fan and physics enthusiast.
- Book News
Aimed at hockey fans, this text uses plain language to describe the physical principles involved in the sport. Physicist and amateur hockey goalie HachT (U. de Moncton, Canada) explains, among other topics, the biomechanics of skating, why ice is slippery, and why a slap shot is the fastest way to move the puck a long distance. The volume features photos of hockey players along with diagrams illustrating the principles discussed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Johns Hopkins University Press
<p>What do Wayne Gretzky and thermodynamics have in common? A lot more than you might think. The game the National Hockey League calls " the coolest game on earth" is also a fast-paced, dynamic display of physics in action.</p><p>In <i>The Physics of Hockey,</i> physicist and amateur hockey player Alain Haché examines some of the physical principles behind the world's most popular winter team sport. What makes ice so slippery you can skate on it? How can you skate backwards most rapidly? How can physics improve your slapshot? Why do some collisions cause injuries but not others? How does a Zamboni work? And how <i>do</i> you prepare a pure, smooth ice surface in Dallas when it's 90 degrees outside and there are twenty thousand people inside?</p><p>This is physics by a hockey fan for the hockey fan. Haché investigates the properties of the ice surface, the science of skating and of skates, the odds of winning and losing streaks, and the principles behind shooting, hitting, and goaltending. Touching on topics such as solid-state physics, statistical physics elasticity, probability, thermodynamics, and mechanics, Haché uses science to enhance our appreciation and understanding of the game. The book is illustrated with photos and graphs and punctuated with anecdotes to show how famous players, past and present, are really physicists on skates.</p><p>A thought-provoking, fun, and gentle introduction to some basic issues in physics, <i>The Physics of Hockey</i> is a truly unique book worthy of the shelf of every hockey fan and physics enthusiast.</p> - Johns Hopkins University Press
A thought-provoking, fun, and gentle introduction to some basic issues in physics, The Physics of Hockey is a truly unique book worthy of the shelf of every hockey fan and physics enthusiast.
