Niels Bohr: Physics and the World (Hardcover)

Containing the proceedings of the symposium held by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Niels Bohr, this collection was first published in 1988. More than any other individual, Bohr was responsible for the development of quantum mechanics and for many of its applications in the pursuit of fundamental understanding of physical reality. In addition to his unique role in the discovery and elucidation of quantum theory, Bohr led the study of the fission of nuclei and was greatly concerned with the impact of the existence of the atomic bomb in the post-World War II era. This unique volume provides a panoramic view of modern physics, some of the philosophical issues associated with quantum theory, the impact of this momentous scientific development on the political circumstance of the Cold War Era and the qualities of a superlative scientist.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: 20th Century Science
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	1988
Editors:	Herman Feshbach • Tetsuo Matsui • Alexandra Oleson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	386
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-01354-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General
LSN:	1-138-01354-4
Barcode:	9781138013544

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