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Atomic Physics And Human Knowledge
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1958
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Niels Bohr
128books226followersNiels Henrik David Bohr (Danish pronunciation: [ni:ls ˈboɐ̯ˀ]) was a Danish physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. Bohr mentored and collaborated with many of the top physicists of the century at his institute in Copenhagen. He was part of a team of physicists working on the Manhattan Project. Bohr married Margrethe Nørlund in 1912, and one of their sons, Aage Bohr, grew up to be an important physicist who in 1975 also received the Nobel Prize. Bohr has been described as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
In 1922 Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in physics "for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them".
In 1922 Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in physics "for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them".
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August 26, 2017
I wouldn't say that i understand every chapter, but i consider it a good read though you're not familiar with physics since the book also deals with philosophical and cultural issues.
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November 30, 2015
Glad I got to know more about the man who went toe-to-toe with Einstein in developing quantum theory that works, at least for the Copenhagenists. He has a lot of respect for the many different branches of science, but keeps the more mystical element at arms reach. Whatever can't be quantified isn't as important as the long history of disproving Aristotle's idea of perfection and purpose while transmuting ancient atomism into atomic physics.
March 3, 2022
Hardly penetrable without a solid understanding of particle physics and the history of the science.
November 19, 2019
"This discovery revealed in atomic processes a feature of wholeness quite foreign to the mechanical conception of nature, and made it evident that the classical physical theories are idealizations valid only in the description of phenomena in the analysis of which all actions are sufficiently large to permit the neglect of the quantum."
June 23, 2018
Good specialized knowledge
This book is not appropriate for the casual reader. However, the book is indispensable for anyone seeking an introduction to the epistemological challenges created by quantum mechanics for classical, mechanistic understanding of physics.
This book is not appropriate for the casual reader. However, the book is indispensable for anyone seeking an introduction to the epistemological challenges created by quantum mechanics for classical, mechanistic understanding of physics.
July 31, 2021
Niels Bohr is a hilariously confusing writer to digest.
July 8, 2022
Meget uforståelig og sær men sådan er genier
February 6, 2024
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May 22, 2024
Disappointing. Repetitive. If you're interested in qm history you'll do better reading schrödinger or heisenberg
December 5, 2024
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