Paul J. Hazell: The Story of the Gun

Cover: 9783030736514 | The Story of the Gun | History, Science, and Impact on Society | Buch

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Beschreibung

This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, as well as tracing the developments of projectiles and propellants. It is not limited to small arms but also looks at the science of enormous guns such the Paris Gun, for example, and reviews the efforts to build a gun to launch projectiles into space. Extremely fast guns are also covered, such as two-stage guns and rail guns. Further, the book provides insight into the science of terminal ballistics and wound ballistics as well as the challenging subject of gun control. It is full of interesting facts for all who are curious about the science and history of guns, as well as those for whom the gun is an accessory of their profession.

Über den Autor

Paul J. Hazell is a Professor of Impact Dynamics at UNSW Canberra, Australia. Paul is a mechanical engineer and studies collisions - whether they are due to a mobile phone falling to the ground, or a bullet striking an armour plate. He currently operates the fastest gun in the Southern Hemisphere with a two-stage gun that can fire projectiles to 4.5 km/s.

Zusammenfassung

Provides the reader with an easy-to-read analysis of guns and explains the relevant science

Includes a step-by-step analysis of gun operation

Addresses the important issue of gun control

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Birth of the Gun.- How Guns Work.- Fast Guns.- Big Guns.- Making a Gun.- Explosives and Propellants.- The Evolution of Projectile Designs.- The Science of Terminal Ballistics.- Gun Ownership and Gun Control.- Glossary.- References.- Index

Erscheinungsjahr:	2021
Genre:	Mathematik , Medizin , Naturwissenschaften , Physik , Technik
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	xiv 192 S. 34 s/w Illustr. 12 farbige Illustr. 192 p. 46 illus. 12 illus. in color.
ISBN-13:	9783030736514
ISBN-10:	3030736512
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Hazell, Paul J.
Auflage:	1st edition 2021
Hersteller:	Springer Nature Switzerland Springer International Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße:	235 x 155 x 12 mm
Von/Mit:	Paul J. Hazell
Erscheinungsdatum:	25.05.2021
Gewicht:	0,324 kg

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