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OverviewQuantum Theory, together with the principles of special and general relativity, constitute a scientific revolution that has profoundly influenced the way in which we think about the universe and the fundamental forces that govern it. The Historical Development of Quantum Theory is a definitive historical study of that scientific work and the human struggles that accompanied it from the beginning. Drawing upon such materials as the resources of the Archives for the History of Quantum Physics, the Niels Bohr Archives, and the archives and scientific correspondence of the principal quantum physicists, as well as Jagdish Mehra's personal discussions over many years with most of the architects of quantum theory, the authors have written a rigorous scientific history of quantum theory in a deeply human context. This multivolume work presents a rich account of an intellectual triumph: a unique analysis of the creative scientific process. The Historical Development of Quantum Theory is science, history, and biography, all wrapped in the story of a great human enterprise. Its lessons will be an aid to those working in the sciences and humanities alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jagdish Mehra , Helmut RechenbergPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2000 ed. Volume: 6 / 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.316kg ISBN: 9780387989716ISBN 10: 0387989714 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 25 August 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsComments by distinguished physicists on The Historical Development of Quantum Theory : !the most definitive work undertaken by anyone on this vast and most important development in the history of physics. Jagdish Mehra, trained in theoretical physics under Pauli, Heisenberg, and Dirac, pursued the vision of his youth to write about the historical and conceptual development of quantum theory in the 20th century!This series of books on the HDQT has thus become the most authentic and permanent source of our knowledge of how quantum theory, its extensions and applications developed. My heartfelt congratulations. |-Hans A. Bethe, Nobel Laureate|| A thrilling and magnificent achievement! |-Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS, Nobel Laureate|| !capture(s) precisely, accurately, and thoroughly the very essence and all the fundamental details of the theory, and that is a remarkable achievement!I have greatly enjoyed reading these books and learned so many new things from them. This series of books will remain a permanent source of knowledge about the creation and development of quantum theory. Congratulations! |-Paul A. Dirac, FRS, Nobel Laureate|| The wealth and accuracy of detail in 'The Historical Development of Quantum Theory' are breathtaking. |-Richard P. Feynman, Nobel Laureate FROM THE REVIEWS: PHYSICS TODAY !indeed a most impressive accomplishment. The volumes will undoubtedly become the point of departure to all future investigations into the history of quantum mechanics. Comments by distinguished physicists on The Historical Development of Quantum Theory : ...the most definitive work undertaken by anyone on this vast and most important development in the history of physics. Jagdish Mehra, trained in theoretical physics under Pauli, Heisenberg, and Dirac, pursued the vision of his youth to write about the historical and conceptual development of quantum theory in the 20th century...This series of books on the HDQT has thus become the most authentic and permanent source of our knowledge of how quantum theory, its extensions and applications developed. My heartfelt congratulations. |-Hans A. Bethe, Nobel Laureate|| A thrilling and magnificent achievement! |-Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS, Nobel Laureate|| ...capture(s) precisely, accurately, and thoroughly the very essence and all the fundamental details of the theory, and that is a remarkable achievement...I have greatly enjoyed reading these books and learned so many new things from them. This series of books will remain a permanent source of knowledge about the creation and development of quantum theory. Congratulations! |-Paul A. Dirac, FRS, Nobel Laureate|| The wealth and accuracy of detail in 'The Historical Development of Quantum Theory' are breathtaking. |-Richard P. Feynman, Nobel Laureate FROM THE REVIEWS: PHYSICS TODAY ...indeed a most impressive accomplishment. The volumes will undoubtedly become the point of departure to all future investigations into the history of quantum mechanics. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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