The Historical Development of Quantum Theory, Volume 1, Part 1: The Quantum Theory of Planck, Einstein, Bohr and Sommerfeld — Its Foundation and the Rise of Its Difficulties 1900–1925

Mehra, Jagdish; Rechenberg, Helmut

ISBN 10: 0387906673 / ISBN 13: 9780387906676

Published by Springer‑Verlag, New York, New York, Usa, 1982

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In As New Condition: clean Maroon cloth boards with gilt spine lettering. Clean, solid copy with no markings to text. Light shelf wear only. Tight binding. From a private collection, not ex?library. Dust jacket is in Fine Condition: light edgewear, mild rubbing. University bookstore price label present on the front panel. For More Information On Condition. Please View All Images. Vintage1982 The first part of Mehra & Rechenberg?s monumental multi?volume history of quantum theory. This volume examines the origins of quantum physics from 1900 to 1925, tracing the development of early quantum concepts through the foundational work of Planck, Einstein, Bohr, and Sommerfeld. Rich in historical analysis and primary source context, it remains a standard reference for historians of physics and advanced researchers studying the conceptual evolution of quantum mechanics.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Historical Development of Quantum Theory, Volume 1, Part 1: The Quantum Theory of Planck, Einstein, Bohr and Sommerfeld ? Its Foundation and the Rise of Its Difficulties 1900?1925
• Publisher: Springer?Verlag, New York, New York, Usa
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387906673
• ISBN 13: 9780387906676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 1 kilogram
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science - Computers - Technology

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Synopsis

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.

Review

Comments by distinguished physicists on "The Historical Development of Quantum Theory":||"...the most definitive work undertaken by anyone on this vast and most important development in the history of physics. Jagdish Mehra, trained in theoretical physics under Pauli, Heisenberg, and Dirac, pursued the vision of his youth to write about the historical and conceptual development of quantum theory in the 20th century...This series of books on the HDQT has thus become the most authentic and permanent source of our knowledge of how quantum theory, its extensions and applications developed. My heartfelt congratulations."|-Hans A. Bethe, Nobel Laureate||"A thrilling and magnificent achievement!"|-Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS, Nobel Laureate||"...capture(s) precisely, accurately, and thoroughly the very essence and all the fundamental details of the theory, and that is a remarkable achievement...I have greatly enjoyed reading these books and learned so many new things from them. This series of books will remain a permanent source of knowledge about the creation and development of quantum theory. Congratulations!"|-Paul A. Dirac, FRS, Nobel Laureate||"The wealth and accuracy of detail in 'The Historical Development of Quantum Theory' are breathtaking."|-Richard P. Feynman, Nobel Laureate