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OverviewQuantum theory is one of the great achievements of twentieth century physics. Born at the very beginning of the century, it attained a definitive form by 1932, yet continued to evolve throughout the century. Its applications remain fully a part of modern life. It should thus come as no surprise that literature on the history of quantum theory is vast, but author Robert D. Purrington approaches the story from a new angle, by examining the original physics papers and scientific studies from before the creation of quantum mechanics to how scientists think about and discuss the subject today. The Heroic Age presents for the first time a detailed but compact and manageable history of the creation of quantum theory, and shows precisely where each important idea originated. Purrington provides the history of the crucial developmental years of quantum theory with an emphasis on the literature rather than an overview of this period focusing on personalities or personal stories of the scientists involved. This book instead focuses on how the theoretical discoveries came about, when and where they were published, and how they became accepted as part of the scientific canon. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert D. Purrington (Professor Emeritus of Physics, Professor Emeritus of Physics, Tulane University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 24.10cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 15.70cm Weight: 0.748kg ISBN: 9780190655174ISBN 10: 0190655178 Pages: 424 Publication Date: 29 March 2018 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a valuable account of how researchers modified quantum theory to reflect increasingly precise data, more exact terminology, and a widening range of physical systems throughout the early to the mid-20th century. This text will undoubtedly serve as an important reference for academic libraries, especially at colleges and universities that offer history of science courses. * P. Halpern, CHOICE * This is a valuable account of how researchers modified quantum theory to reflect increasingly precise data, more exact terminology, and a widening range of physical systems throughout the early to the mid-20th century. This text will undoubtedly serve as an important reference for academic libraries, especially at colleges and universities that offer history of science courses. -- CHOICE ""This is a valuable account of how researchers modified quantum theory to reflect increasingly precise data, more exact terminology, and a widening range of physical systems throughout the early to the mid-20th century. This text will undoubtedly serve as an important reference for academic libraries, especially at colleges and universities that offer history of science courses."" -- CHOICE Author InformationRobert D. Purrington is Professor Emeritus of Physics at Tulane University. He has been a theoretical physicist for nearly a half-century, teaching quantum mechanics at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level throughout his career. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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