The Physics of Hockey
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...
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"Haché brings to this informative study the perspective of a physicist and amateur hockey player (goalie). He stints on neither the physics, which he presents clearly, nor the hockey, making the reader feel like going to a game." -- Scientific American
IntroductionCh. 1On Ice1Ch. 2Skating33Ch. 3Shooting64Ch. 4Collisions and Protective Gear101Ch. 5Keeping the Net126Ch. 6The Game144AppOn Heating Ice, Winning Streaks, and Other Details159Glossary173Further Reading177Index179
\ Scientific AmericanHaché brings to this informative study the perspective of a physicist and amateur hockey player (goalie). He stints on neither the physics, which he presents clearly, nor the hockey, making the reader feel like going to a game.\ \ \ \ \ The Physicist (Australia)A book that will amuse and delight hockey lovers... Physical concepts are covered at a level that the average first year physics student would readily grasp. This book is highly recommended recreational reading for anyone with an inclination toward physics and an interest in the game.\ — Tim Bach\ \ \ \ The Hockey NewsThe Physics of Hockey opened my eyes to a whole new way of viewing and understanding the game I love. It is pure entertainment, cover to cover. Who would have guessed physics could be so much fun?\ — Mike Brophy\ \ \ \ \ \ Today's Chemist at WorkAn incredibly well-written and very approachable book... For chemists in the audience..., there are several discussions laced throughout the text that border more on materials science than physics.\ — Randall C. Willis\ \ \ \ \ \ Physics TeacherA great book and well worth buying a copy.\ — Calvin S. Kalman\ \ \ \ \ \ ChoiceMany high school students will learn good science, and any reader will learn more about the game.\ \
