Walther Nernst and the Transition to Modern Physical Science

Klappentext A 1999 biography of one of Germany's most important scientists (active 1890 1933) and an historical examination of physics and chemistry. Zusammenfassung A scientific biography of one of Germany's most important scientists (active 1890–1933). This 1999 book provides a highly detailed, yet accessible examination of the scientific problems that evolved at the intersection of physics, chemistry and technology during one of the most revolutionary periods of modern physical science. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and acknowledgments; 1. The invention of identity; 2. Beginning; 3. The early researchers; 4. The Göttingen years; 5. The Nernst-Planck exchange; 6. Electricity and iron; 7. High temperatures and the heat theorem; 8. Theory and heat theory; 9. Berlin and low temperatures; 10. The incorporation of the quantum theory; 11. The witches Sabbath: the Solvay Congress; 12. The Nobel Prize; Conclusion; Bibliography; Notes; Index.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Diana Kormos Barkan, Diana Kormos (California Institute of Tech Barkan, Barkan Diana Kormos, Buchwald, Diana Kormos Buchwald
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521176293
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17629-3
• Pages: 302
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Général, dictionnaires; SCIENCE / History, History of Science