Faust in Copenhagen: A Struggle for the Soul of Physics - Gino Segre - HC/DJ

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
067003858X
ISBN-13
9780670038589
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038769826

Product Key Features

Book Title
Faust in Copenhagen : a Struggle for the Soul of Physics
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Quantum Theory, Modern / 20th Century, Physics / General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Gino Segre
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-052807
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
530.092/2
Synopsis
Segre brings to life the momentous 1932 gathering of 40 of the worlds leading physicists, which ended with a humorous skit based on Goethes Faust--a skit that eerily foreshadowed events that would soon unfold as Europe was moving ever closer to war., A fascinating look at the landmark 1932 gathering of the biggest names in physics Known by physicists as the miracle year,” 1932 saw the discovery of the neutron and the first artificially induced nuclear transmutation. However, while physicists celebrated these momentous discoveries—which presaged the era of big science and nuclear bombs—Europe was moving inexorably toward totalitarianism and war. In April of that year, about forty of the world’s leading physicists—including Werner Heisenberg, Lise Meitner, and Paul Dirac—came to Niels Bohr’s Copenhagen Institute for their annual informal meeting about the frontiers of physics. Physicist Gino Segrè brings to life this historic gathering, which ended with a humorous skit based on Goethe’s Faust—a skit that eerily foreshadowed events that would soon unfold. Little did the scientists know the Faustian bargains they would face in the near future. Capturing the interplay between the great scientists as well as the discoveries they discussed and debated, Segrè evokes the moment when physics—and the world—was about to lose its innocence., A fascinating look at the landmark 1932 gathering of the biggest names in physics Known by physicists as the miracle year, 1932 saw the discovery of the neutron and the first artificially induced nuclear transmutation. However, while physicists celebrated these momentous discoverieswhich presaged the era of big science and nuclear bombsEurope was moving inexorably toward totalitarianism and war. In April of that year, about forty of the worlds leading physicistsincluding Werner Heisenberg, Lise Meitner, and Paul Diraccame to Niels Bohrs Copenhagen Institute for their annual informal meeting about the frontiers of physics. Physicist Gino Segr brings to life this historic gathering, which ended with a humorous skit based on Goethes "Faust"a skit that eerily foreshadowed events that would soon unfold. Little did the scientists know the Faustian bargains they would face in the near future. Capturing the interplay between the great scientists as well as the discoveries they discussed and debated, Segr evokes the moment when physicsand the worldwas about to lose its innocence.
LC Classification Number
QC15.S427 2007

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