Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge
Published on 28. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-486-47928-6 (ISBN)
Description
These articles and speeches by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist date from 1934 to 1958. Rather than expositions on quantum physics, the papers are philosophical in nature, exploring the relevance of atomic physics to many areas of human endeavor. Includes an essay in which Bohr and Einstein discuss quantum and wave equation theories. 1961 edition.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
125 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-47928-6 (9780486479286)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction
Light and Life
Biology and Atomic Physics
Natural Philosophy and Human Cultures
Discussion with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics
Unity of Knowledge
Atoms and Human Knowledge
Physical Science and the Problem of Life
Light and Life
Biology and Atomic Physics
Natural Philosophy and Human Cultures
Discussion with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics
Unity of Knowledge
Atoms and Human Knowledge
Physical Science and the Problem of Life