Download or read book The Evolution and Development of the Quantum Theory written by Neville Melton Bligh and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Development of Elementary Quantum Theory written by Herbert Capellmann and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the evolution of the ideas that eventually resulted in the elementary quantum theory in 1925/26. Further, it discusses the essential differences between the fundamental equations of Quantum Theory derived by Born and Jordan, logically comprising Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Optics, and the traditional view of the development of Quantum Mechanics. Drawing on original publications and letters written by the main protagonists of that time, it shows that Einstein’s contributions from 1905 to 1924 laid the essential foundations for the development of Quantum Theory. Einstein introduced quantization of the radiation field; Born added quantized mechanical behavior. In addition, Born recognized that Quantum Mechanics necessarily required Quantum Optics; his radical concept of truly discontinuous and statistical quantum transitions (“quantum leaps”) was directly based on Einstein’s physical concepts.
Download or read book The Origin and Development of The Quantum Theory written by Max Planck and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the evolution of modern physics with "The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory: Max Planck's Scientific Insights" by Max Planck. Explore the groundbreaking discoveries and scientific insights that revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. As Planck's profound insights unfold, delve into the intricate world of quantum theory and the paradigm-shifting discoveries that reshaped the landscape of physics. Follow along as Planck navigates the complexities of quantum mechanics, shedding light on the mysterious realm of subatomic particles and wave-particle duality. But amidst the exploration of quantum phenomena lies a fundamental question: How do we reconcile the bizarre and counterintuitive nature of the quantum world with our classical understanding of reality? Planck's seminal work challenges us to expand our minds and embrace a new paradigm that defies conventional logic. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of scientific discovery as Planck's words illuminate the path towards a deeper understanding of the universe. Let his insights inspire you to question the nature of reality and explore the frontiers of human knowledge. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the mysteries of the quantum world with Max Planck? Join Planck in his quest to unravel the secrets of the universe and unlock the mysteries of quantum theory. Let his scientific insights be your guide as you venture into the realms of particle physics and quantum mechanics. Now is the time to delve into the origins and development of the quantum theory with Max Planck. Embrace the beauty of scientific inquiry and expand your understanding of the universe with this groundbreaking work. Purchase your copy now and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and scientific enlightenment.
Download or read book Quantum Evolution written by Johnjoe McFadden and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marrying physics and biology, McFadden theorizes that evolution may not be random but directed, and that quantum mechanics endows living organisms with the ability to initiate specific actions, including new mutations. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics written by Daniel F. Styer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-02-24 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exceptionally accessible, accurate, and non-technical introduction to quantum mechanics. After briefly summarizing the differences between classical and quantum behaviour, this engaging account considers the Stern-Gerlach experiment and its implications, treats the concepts of probability, and then discusses the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and Bell's theorem. Quantal interference and the concept of amplitudes are introduced and the link revealed between probabilities and the interference of amplitudes. Quantal amplitude is employed to describe interference effects. Final chapters explore exciting new developments in quantum computation and cryptography, discover the unexpected behaviour of a quantal bouncing-ball, and tackle the challenge of describing a particle with no position. Thought-provoking problems and suggestions for further reading are included. Suitable for use as a course text, The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics enables students to develop a genuine understanding of the domain of the very small. It will also appeal to general readers seeking intellectual adventure.
Download or read book The Historical Development of Quantum Theory written by Jagdish Mehra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2000-12-28 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Evolution of Physics written by Einstein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1971-11-30 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory written by Max Planck and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Quantum Story written by Jim Baggott and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth century was defined by physics. From the minds of the world's leading physicists there flowed a river of ideas that would transport mankind to the pinnacle of wonderment and to the very depths of human despair. This was a century that began with the certainties of absolute knowledge and ended with the knowledge of absolute uncertainty. It was a century in which physicists developed weapons with the capacity to destroy our reality, whilst at the same time denying us the possibility that we can ever properly comprehend it. Almost everything we think we know about the nature of our world comes from one theory of physics. This theory was discovered and refined in the first thirty years of the twentieth century and went on to become quite simply the most successful theory of physics ever devised. Its concepts underpin much of the twenty-first century technology that we have learned to take for granted. But its success has come at a price, for it has at the same time completely undermined our ability to make sense of the world at the level of its most fundamental constituents. Rejecting the fundamental elements of uncertainty and chance implied by quantum theory, Albert Einstein once famously declared that 'God does not play dice'. Niels Bohr claimed that anybody who is not shocked by the theory has not understood it. The charismatic American physicist Richard Feynman went further: he claimed that nobody understands it. This is quantum theory, and this book tells its story. Jim Baggott presents a celebration of this wonderful yet wholly disconcerting theory, with a history told in forty episodes — significant moments of truth or turning points in the theory's development. From its birth in the porcelain furnaces used to study black body radiation in 1900, to the promise of stimulating new quantum phenomena to be revealed by CERN's Large Hadron Collider over a hundred years later, this is the extraordinary story of the quantum world. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.
Download or read book Particle Or Wave written by Charis Anastopoulos and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Particle or Wave' explains the origins and development of modern physical concepts about matter and the controversies surrounding them.
Download or read book The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory with New Material written by Max Planck and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the development of his views on Quantum Theory with an added section on current Quantum Science.
Download or read book History and Evolution of Concepts in Physics written by Harry Varvoglis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our understanding of nature, and in particular of physics and the laws governing it, has changed radically since the days of the ancient Greek natural philosophers. This book explains how and why these changes occurred, through landmark experiments as well as theories that - for their time - were revolutionary. The presentation covers Mechanics, Optics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Relativity Theory, Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics. The book places emphasis on ideas and on a qualitative presentation, rather than on mathematics and equations. Thus, although primarily addressed to those who are studying or have studied science, it can also be read by non-specialists. The author concludes with a discussion of the evolution and organization of universities, from ancient times until today, and of the organization and dissemination of knowledge through scientific publications and conferences.
Download or read book The Conceptual Development of Quantum Mechanics written by Max Jammer and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... no comprehensive scholarly study of the conceptual development of quantum mechanics has heretofore appeared. The popular or semiscientific publications available hardly skim the surface of the subject ... The publication ... seems therefore to fill an important lacuna in the literature on the history and philosophy of physics." -- Pref.
Download or read book Introducing Quantum Theory written by Joseph P. McEvoy and published by Introducing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enjoyable, comic-style book on the most successful set of ideas ever devised by human beings.
Download or read book Quantum Theory at the Crossroads written by Guido Bacciagaluppi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-22 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1927 Solvay conference was perhaps the most important in the history of quantum theory. Contrary to popular belief, questions of interpretation were not settled at this conference. Instead, a range of sharply conflicting views were extensively discussed, including de Broglie's pilot-wave theory (which de Broglie presented for a many-body system), Born and Heisenberg's 'quantum mechanics' (which apparently lacked wave function collapse or fundamental time evolution), and Schrödinger's wave mechanics. Today, there is no longer a dominant interpretation of quantum theory, so it is important to re-evaluate the historical sources and keep the debate open. This book contains a complete translation of the original proceedings, with essays on the three main interpretations presented, and a detailed analysis of the lectures and discussions in the light of current research. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics and in the history and philosophy of quantum theory.
Download or read book Quantum Physics written by Arno Bohm and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introductory graduate course on quantum mechanics, which is presented in its general form by stressing the operator approach. Representations of the algebra of the harmonic oscillator and of the algebra of angular momentum are determined in chapters 1 and 2 respectively. The algebra of angular momentum is enlarged by adding the position operator so that the algebra can be used to describe rigid and non-rigid rotating molecules. The combination of quantum physical systems using direct-product spaces is discussed in chapter 3. The theory is used to describe a vibrating rotator, and the theoretical predictions are then compared with data for a vibrating and rotating diatomic molecule. The formalism of first- and second-order non-degenerate perturbation theory and first-order degenerate perturbation theory are derived in chapter 4. Time development is described in chapter 5 using either the Schroedinger equation of motion or the Heisenberg’s one. An elementary mathematical tutorial forms a useful appendix for the readers who don’t have prior knowledge of the general mathematical structure of quantum mechanics.
Download or read book The History of Quantum Physics written by Melih M. Gordesli and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still today, it is hard for most of us to comprehend the paradoxical character of quantum theory. Its complex nature can nevertheless be broken down into the most important aspects and explained in an intelligible way. This book offers an easily understandable overview of its development and fundamental features and illustrates the origins of quantum theory as we know it today through the contributions of distinguished physicists and scientists over several centuries.
