Constructing Quantum Mechanics : Volume 1: The Scaffold: 1900-1923 - Anthony Duncan

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Constructing Quantum Mechanics

Volume 1: The Scaffold: 1900-1923

By: Anthony Duncan, Michel Janssen

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Hardcover | 12 September 2019

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560 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 2.87

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Constructing Quantum Mechanics is the first of two volumes on the genesis of quantum mechanics. This volume traces the early contributions by Planck, Einstein, and Bohr, all showing the need for drastic changes to the physics of their day. It examines the efforts by Sommerfeld and others to develop a new theory, now known as the old quantum theory. After some striking successes, this theory ran into serious difficulties and ended up serving as the scaffold on which the arch of modern quantum mechanics was built.

This volume breaks new ground, both in its treatment of the work of Sommerfeld and his associates, and by offering new perspectives on classic papers by Planck, Einstein, Bohr, and others. Paying close attention to both primary and secondary sources, Constructing Quantum Mechanics provides an in-depth analysis of the heroic struggle to come to terms with the wealth of mostly spectroscopic data that eventually gave us modern quantum mechanics.

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An excellent work which innovatively combines conceptual clarity with penetrating analysis of relevant theory. * Helge Kragh, Annals of Science *
Engineers and scientists from across the board will get a kick out of being able to read about the origins of their everyday toolkits - this is lucid historical reasoning about one of the great accomplishments of modern science. After seeing the author's track the launch of the old quantum theory, I'm looking forward to their account of full-blown quantum mechanics to come in volume 2! * Peter Galison, Harvard University *
Clearly written, by highly competent authors, giving full reasoning and calculations for all important developments. * Olivier Darrigol, CNRS, France *
This will be a widely read book and used in many physics and history of physics courses at the undergraduate college-university level. It will be greeted most enthusiastically by scholars and teachers alike. * Roger H. Stuewer, University of Minnesota *
Indeed a very important and valuable contribution to the history of quantum mechanics. * Michael Eckert, Deutsches Museum, Muenchen *
What seemed a good piece of work at the start is magisterial. This is the book I have been waiting to see for a long time. * Steven N. Shore, University of Pisa *
This book will very likely become a new point of reference for everyone working on the history of quantum physics. * Christian Joas, Niels Bohr Archive *

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