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Thirty Years That Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory

Name: Thirty Years That Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory
Brand: Dover Publications
SKU: 9780486248950
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Contributors:

George Gamow

Publisher:

Dover Publications

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Science

Book Subcategory:

Physics

Book Topic:

Quantum Theory

Edition Description:

Revised Edition

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Release Date:

1985-07-01

ISBN 13:

9780486248950

Weight:

0.65 lbs

Size:

8.48 x 5.42 x 0.54 inches

Pages:

272

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The Story of Quantum Theory by George Gamow

George Gamow's Thirty Years That Shook Physics delivers an insider's account of the quantum revolution that transformed modern physics. Written by a physicist who actively participated in these groundbreaking developments, this book traces the evolution of quantum theory from Max Planck's 1900 discovery of energy quanta through the revolutionary developments of the 1920s.

Written by a Participant in the Quantum Revolution

Gamow brings unique authority to this narrative, having worked alongside many of the physicists who shaped quantum theory. His firsthand perspective illuminates complex concepts like Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, Niels Bohr's atomic model, and Louis de Broglie's pilot waves with clarity that benefits both scientists and general readers.

What's Inside This Physics Classic

The book chronicles three decades of theoretical breakthroughs, from Planck's seminal concept to anti-particles, mesons, and Enrico Fermi's nuclear research. Gamow explains how these discoveries fundamentally altered our understanding of matter, energy, and the universe itself, rivaling Einstein's theories of relativity in their revolutionary impact.

Beyond the science, Gamow includes revealing personal anecdotes about the giants of 20th-century physics, adding human dimension to their intellectual achievements. Twelve photographs capture candid moments with Rutherford, Bohr, Pauli, Heisenberg, Fermi, and other luminaries of the era.

Exclusive: The Blegdamsvej Faust

This Dover Publications edition features the Blegdamsvej Faust, a satirical play written in 1932 by Niels Bohr's students and colleagues. This celebrated work, available exclusively in this volume, playfully lampoons the epochal developments revolutionizing physics at the time.

Ideal for Students, Teachers, and Science Enthusiasts

Gamow's clear, lively writing style makes quantum theory accessible without sacrificing technical accuracy. Whether you're a physics student seeking historical context, a teacher looking for classroom resources, or a science enthusiast exploring the foundations of modern physics, this book offers an engaging introduction to concepts that unlocked secrets of energy and matter.

Published by Dover Publications in paperback format, this volume continues to inspire new generations of physicists and science readers, maintaining its reputation as one of the most readable introductions to quantum theory ever written.

About the Author

George Gamow ranks among the leading physicists of the twentieth century, renowned for his ability to explain complex scientific concepts to general audiences. His gift for combining technical accuracy with readable prose made him one of science's most effective popularizers, directly inspiring countless academic and scientific careers.

Thirty Years That Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory

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The Story of Quantum Theory by George Gamow

Written by a Participant in the Quantum Revolution

What's Inside This Physics Classic

Exclusive: The Blegdamsvej Faust

Ideal for Students, Teachers, and Science Enthusiasts

About the Author

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