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Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge (Dover Books on Physics) Paperback – Illustrated, November 18, 2010

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These essays and speeches by the Nobel Prize–winning physicist date from 1934 to 1958. Rather than expositions on quantum physics, the articles are philosophical in nature, exploring the relevance of atomic physics to many areas of human endeavor. Topics include light and life, biology and atomic physics, natural philosophy and human cultures, unity of knowledge, atoms and human knowledge, and physical science and the problem of life. An essay in which Bohr and Einstein discuss determinism in quantum theory and the future of the wave equation theory is of particular note. 1961 edition.
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    0486479285
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Danish physicist Niels Bohr (1865-1962) contributed to the understanding of atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics. An integral part of the team of scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project, Bohr afterward advocated for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (November 18, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486479285
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486479286
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches
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Robert G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very difficult concepts explained in an understanble way
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
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The concepts and subject matter in this book are very complex but are explained in a fundamental way that is more understandable than some of his contemporaries and even more modern writers on these subjects. The uncertainty principle is more clearly explained than most physicists can manage and entropy is also explained in a clear manner. The quantum action theorized and attributed to Max Planck is also clearly explained along with its significance in quantum physics. The fact that the book is compiled from lectures is evident when reading it but I think it lends a certain amount of clarity to the subject matter because Bohr was excellent at lectures and therefore the book conveys his grasp of the subject matter and he was speaking on these occasions at organizations which did not consist of physicists so he had to assume the listeners/readers didn't have degrees in physics. The philosophy of science and the methodology of scientific observation is also very interesting to me because as a man of pure science Bohr seemed to have a surprisingly broad base of knowledge extending well beyond physics and he seemed to relish different viewpoints that may be counter intuative to most scientists. His recollections of various discussions he had with Albert Einstein are also a very good part of this book which I found to be interesting and insightful. Several of the lectures covered the same topics and were a little repetitive but with the complex nature of the subject matter it actually reiterated subjects that due to their complexity need to be read more than once to even come close to grasping. Overall a brilliant book.
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Oleg
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and intelligent
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2013
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Great lectures by a great man. It would be interesting for everyone fond of physics and science in general = )
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Dr. Scott Andrew
4.0 out of 5 stars Good specialized knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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This book is not appropriate for the casual reader. However, the book is indispensable for anyone seeking an introduction to the epistemological challenges created by quantum mechanics for classical, mechanistic understanding of physics.
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GODDYNS N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Niels Bohr has a few words of wisdom for you. Hear him!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
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I bought this book in order to have a “conversation” with one of my “most adored” physicists of all time: Niels Bohr, and I was not disappointed.
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Alf Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of the Nature of Being and Knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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I must re-read this book several times to digest and absorb the scope and content of Bohr's effort.
It must have taken years for him to organize his thinking so comprehensively!
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Josh Yazell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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Its interesting to see the earlier development of these topics and described with a philosophical bend, definitely a good read.
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Ohnesorg
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
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Niels Bohr, as so many of his contemporaries have said, can be abstruse in any language.
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Julio A. Nunez
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
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Great as only a genius could write on the subject at that time.
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RSMartins
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice philosophical perspective
Reviewed in France on November 6, 2015
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Several addresses delivered by Bohr are gathered in this book. Also, there is a nice chapter on epistemological discussions with A. Einstein concerning atomic physics. The closing chapter is an article on "Physical science and the problem of life". The discussions are manly philosophical and Bohr presents how the physical progresses of the early 20th century have affected some concepts about man, the world and the relation between them. I would say that some previous basic knowledge of quantum mechanics makes the book (specially the chapter of discussions with Einstein) a bit more profitable. Great book!
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Inogen MacKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Bohr's writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2012
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What heavy going! Bohr must be the worst writer in the history of the written word - I have never seen such convoluted sentences. However, English was not his first language so I suppose we can forgive him. Once you get past that and get to the actual physics, things take on their own level of complexity of course. I am ploughing through and I believe it to be worth the time and effort spent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars just what I wanted
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2020
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Delivered on time . No problems.
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D. W. Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars A short introduction to the role of an observer in science
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2014
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This is a rather dated book and physics has moved on in many respects, but it provides a useful history and introduction to quantum physics and how that has the capacity to challenge many assumptions inherent in classical physics. It is clearly written and gives generous praise to other scientists who have contributed to Bohr's thinking. Bohr attempts to show how this 'new' physics might impact on other branches of science.
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