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This is the final volume of Heisenberg's Collected Works. It
contains his papers on a (nonlinear) unified theory of elementary
particles, as well as his contribution to superconductivity and
multiparticle production. Especially interesting is the first group
of papers, which is split intotwo sections dealing with, firstly,
the formulation of the famous nonlinear spinor equation and,
secondly, its applications. Among others the reader willfind a
thorough discussion of Heisenberg's collaboration with W. Pauli on
these matters. Illuminating annotations to the various sections in
this volume have been provided by H. Koppe, R. Hagedorn and the
editors.
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Scientific Review Papers, Talks, and Books Wissenschaftliche Ubersichtsartikel, Vortrage und Bucher (English, French, German, Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984)
Walter Blum, Hans-Peter Durr, Helmut Rechenberg
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vii FOREWORD TO THE ENGLISH EDITION The lectures which I gave at
the University of Chicago ix It is an unusual pleasure to present
Professor Heisen- in the spring of 1929 afforded me the opportunity
of re- berg's Chicago lectures on "The Physical Principles of
viewing the fundamental principles of quantum theory. the Quantum
Theory" to a wider audience than could Since the conclusive studies
of Bohr in 1927 there have attend them when they were originally
delivered. Pro- been no essential changes in these principles, and
many fessor Heisenberg's leading place in the development of new
experiments have confirmed important consequences the new quantum
mechanics is well recognized by those of the theory (for example,
the Raman effect). But even who have been following its growth. It
was in fact he who today the physicist more often has a kind of
faith in the first saw clearly that in the older forms of quantum
theory we were describing our spectra in terms of atomic mecha-
correctness of the new principles than a clear understa- nisms
regarding which we could gain no definite knowl- ing of them. For
this reason the publication of these C- cago lectures in the form
of a small book seems justified. edge, anq who first found a way to
interpret (or at least describe) spectroscopic phenomena without
assuming Since the formal mathematical apparatus of the quan- the
existence of such atomic mechanisms.
Werner Heisenberg is one of the greatest scientists of our century.
His work extends over a period of fifty years, ranging from
turbulence theory, the establishment of quantum mechanics, its
fundamental applications in atomic and solid state physics, to the
theory of cosmic ray phenomena and of elementary particles. He
recognized early the epistemological significance of the new
discoveries. He was able to place the radical changes in the
foundation of physics of this century in the historical context of
natural philosophy. His thoughts on language as the medium to grasp
scientific truth, artistic truth, religious truth, truth in
general, reached many auditors and readers, scientists as well as
non-scientists. In the 75 years of his life the political and
social structure of his home country, of Europe and the world over
underwent drastic changes. He grew up in Imperial Germany, made his
great contributions to quantum mechanics during the period of the
Weimar Republic and was engaged in nuclear physics when the
potentates of the Third Reich tried to discredit relativity and
quantum theory as "degenerate" science; in World War II he
participated in the German effort to develop a nuclear reactor.
After the war, he devoted himself mainly to the physics of
elementary particles. In addition, he acted in many official
capacities: for the promotion of research, the reconstruction of
science in the Federal Republic of Germany, and the advancement of
international collabora tion."
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
A definitive historical study of this scientific work and the human struggles that accompanied it from the very beginning. Drawing on 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 Mehras personal discussions over many years with most of the architects of quantum theory, the authors have written a rigorous scientific history in a deeply human context. This multivolume work presents a rich account of an intellectual triumph: a unique analysis of the creative scientific process, wrapped in the story of a great human enterprise. Its lessons will be an aid to those working in the sciences and humanities alike.
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
Quantum 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.
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