The Progress of Physics: During 33 Years (1875-1908), Four Lectures Delivered to the University of Calcutta during March 1908

Arthur Schuster

ISBN 10: 1107559901 / ISBN 13: 9781107559905

Published by Cambridge University Press 2015-10-15, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Progress of Physics: During 33 Years (1875-1908), Four Lectures Delivered to the University of Calcutta during March 1908
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2015-10-15
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107559901
• ISBN 13: 9781107559905
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1911, this book was based upon a series of four lectures delivered at the University of Calcutta during March 1908 by the renowned German-born British physicist Arthur Schuster (1851–1934). The text provides a concise discussion of advances in physics during the period 1875–1908 and Schuster's position in relation to contemporary theories, including those of Einstein and Planck. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of physics and the history of science.

Book Description

Originally published in 1911, this book by the renowned German-born British physicist Arthur Schuster (1851-1934) provides a concise discussion of advances in physics during the period 1875-1908 and Schuster's position in relation to contemporary theories, including those of Einstein and Planck.