Order, Chaos Order: The Transition from Classical to Quantum Physics
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019508473X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As a special feature, the author has presented mathematical details in separate boxed sections where they can be studied by readers interested in deeper insight, or skipped without interruption to the flow of the narrative. Comparable in its impact to the scientific upheavals initiated by Galileo and Newton in the 17th century, and to the advent of Darwin's theory of evolution, this emerging science--based on newly developed experimental techniques--exposed the flaws in the well-established and cherished view of the world as described by classical physics. It traces the slow and difficult birth of a new scientific order that resulted from the work of many of this century's most distinguished scientists, including Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr. This work, written for a wide audience and general readers, details the chaos produced in the physics community at the beginning of the 20th century by groundbreaking experimental findings and the theoretical speculations they engendered. In telling this story, the author describes the essential features of quantum
"companion to segre" according to Alexander T. Gafford. I am re-reading this book now and reminding myself how good it is. It covers the transitions from classical to quantum physics in about companion to segre I am re-reading this book now and reminding myself how good it is. It covers the transitions from classical to quantum physics in about 300 well crafted pages. From Newton in the seventeen century to Heisenberg in the nineteen twenties, the author, emeritus physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh, explains the physics of this transition in terms understandable to . 00 well crafted pages. From Newton in the seventeen century to Heisenberg in the nineteen twenties, the author, emeritus physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh, explains the physics of this transition in terms understandable to . The Story of Modern physics This is a very fine book for those who want to read about the step by step development of the Modern concepts in Physics, Relativity and Quantum Theory. Author in a descriptive way describes the concepts proposed by individuals how and where they failed and therfore the results that we know today. Although a general knowledge of Physics is required, hard mathematics is not . "Superb depiction of the scientific process at work." according to Jeff Rosenberg (jlr@alum.mit.edu). Excellent, very readable description of how quantum ideas developed and came to be accepted. Creates a real sense of "being there" as the old 19th century world view was shattered, and a new one created, including the motivating problems, the false steps, the confusions, the resistance, the inspirations, the battles, and the victories. Written for the interested general rea