Cline recounts the development of quantum theory, capturing the atmosphere of argument and discovery among physicists in the 1920s. She explores the backgrounds of the major figures—Rutherford, Bohr, Planck, Einstein—separately, but draws them together as they begin to consider each other's questions about the nature of matter.
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Barbara Lovett Cline, a science writer, edited the revision of Bolton's Famous Men of Science.
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The development of the Quantum Theory and its contrast to relativity are explored.,
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This book outlines the personalities of the major figures of physics, Rutherford, Bohr, Plank, Einstein, Schrodinger, Dirac, Born, etc. while explaining the development of quantum theory. The book also talks about relativity and compares it to quantum theory; that is, it compares the thought processes of the creators of both theories. To quote the book, 'in one important sense relativity theory is not a radical departure from traditional scientific thought. It does not challenge determinsim, the burning question, Erwin Schrodinger called it.' Quantum theory does challenge determinism; that is, in quantum theory, one cannot obtain exact information, and as a consequence, make exact predictions. This is due to the uncertainty principle of Heinsenberg. Einstein did not like this, and the book in the end details the conversations between Einstein and Bohr at the Solvay conference and beyond.
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Excellent; Brings the characters to life!,
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The authors have done a great job with this book. Apart from explaining some of the Physical principles in "lay speak", they have also succeeded in conveying a deep sense of the human characters involved. The triumphs, the tribulations, the friendships and the intellectual rivalries - they are all here!A delightful read - highly recommended to ALL with an interest in Science and DEFINATELY for those who wish to pursue the study of Physics.
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For an exiting layman's visit to the physics of the 20th century and an intimate biography of the men who created the new physics this book is easily the first on my lis
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ONCE UPON A TIME, in Manchester, England, two physicists were talking about a student, Ernest Marsden, who was nineteen years old. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
correspondence technique, quantum orbit, quantum region, quantum idea, atomic behavior, ultraviolet catastrophe, nuclear atom, quantum rules Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Niels Bohr, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, United States, Werner Heisenberg, Ernest Rutherford, Max Born, Wolfgang Pauli, New Zealander, University of Berlin, Erwin Schrödinger, Cavendish Laboratory, Hermann von Helmholtz, George Thomson, Mary Newton, Paul Dirac, Robert Oppenheimer, Elephant's Child, Isaac Newton, University of Copenhagen, University of Munich, Cambridge University, First World War, Professor Stumpf, University of Göttingen New!
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Niels Bohr, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, United States, Werner Heisenberg, Ernest Rutherford, Max Born, Wolfgang Pauli, New Zealander, University of Berlin, Erwin Schrödinger, Cavendish Laboratory, Hermann von Helmholtz, George Thomson, Mary Newton, Paul Dirac, Robert Oppenheimer, Elephant's Child, Isaac Newton, University of Copenhagen, University of Munich, Cambridge University, First World War, Professor Stumpf, University of Göttingen New!
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- The Nature of Matter: Physical Theory from Thales to Fermi by Ginestra Amaldi in Back Matter
- Scientific Explanation and Atomic Physics by Edward M. MacKinnon in Back Matter
- The Discovery of Subatomic Particles Revised Edition by Steven Weinberg in Back Matter
- The Evolution of Physics by Albert Einstein in Back Matter
- Scientific Revolutions (Oxford Readings in Philosophy) by Ian Hacking in Back Matter
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- Speculative Truth: Henry Cavendish, Natural Philosophy, and the Rise of Modern Theoretical Science by Russell McCormmach in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace by Alan Briskin in Back Matter
- Fire in the Mind: Science, Faith, and the Search for Order by George Johnson in Back Matter
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