The New Knowledge: A Popular Account of the New Physics and the New Chemistry in Their Relation to the New Theory of Matter (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Kennedy Duncan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033108323X ISBN 13: 9780331083231

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the science behind the unseen energy shaping our world.

This book explores the ideas at the heart of the new physics and chemistry, explaining how atoms, radioactivity, and transmutation fit into a larger picture of matter and energy.

In clear, accessible language, it guides readers through the mysteries of the atom, the discovery of radio-active phenomena, and the bold questions scientists ask about the nature of matter. It shows how early theories gave way to a modern view that connects energy, elements, and the structure of the universe, offering a thoughtful look at what these ideas mean for science and everyday life.

• Learn how atoms and their invisible energies drive the behavior of matter
• Understand alpha and beta rays, and what they reveal about atomic structure
• See how the concept of transmutation challenges old ideas and opens new possibilities
• Get a big-picture sense of energy stored in matter and how future discoveries could change technology

Ideal for readers curious about science history, the origins of modern physics and chemistry, and the big questions behind the lab work that powers our world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033108323X
• ISBN 13: 9780331083231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 285