Description |
323 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-316) and index. |
Contents |
The regression of science -- The quantum showdown -- The birth of the quantum -- A place to belong -- Building a foundation -- The cost of compromise -- Taking a new path -- Only what the eye can see -- The emergence of the boys' club -- The Göttingen gospel -- A meeting of minds -- Shock waves -- Drawing the battle lines -- Dark night of the scientific soul -- Solvay prelude -- Coming undone -- Picking up the pieces -- Quantum confusion. |
Subject |
Quantum theory.
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Quantum theory. |
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Physics.
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Physics. |
ISBN |
9780195369090 alkaline paper |
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0195369092 alkaline paper |
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