Atomic Physics And Human Knowledge

by Niels Bohr

کتاب حاضر که دنبالۀ دو مجموعۀ آثار منتشرشدۀ پیشین است، سلسله‌ای از رساله‌هایی است، که نیلس بور در پنج سال آخر زندگی خود، یعنی از ۱۹۵۸تا ۱۹۶۲نوشته است. انتشار این مجموعه را پدرم طی سالیان پیش همواره در نظر داشت، امّا گمان می‌کرد که تا آماده‌کردن نوشتۀ “نور و حیات-یک‌بار دیگر” بازهم صبر کند. امّا اکنون این مجلّد، که دست‌نویس ناتمام آن را دربر دارد، منتشر می‌شود.

Genres: Science, Physics, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Essays

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1958

About the author

Niels Henrik David Bohr (Danish pronunciation: [ni:ls ˈboɐ̯ˀ]) was a Danish physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. Bohr mentored and collaborated with many of the top physicists of the century at his institute in Copenhagen. He was part of a team of physicists working on the Manhattan Project. Bohr married Margrethe Nørlund in 1912, and one of their sons, Aage Bohr, grew up to be an important physicist who in 1975 also received the Nobel Prize. Bohr has been described as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.

In 1922 Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in physics "for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them".

Reviews

[Kin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wouldn't say that i understand every chapter, but i consider it a good read though you're not familiar with physics since the book also deals with philosophical and cultural issues.

[Bint E]

nothing

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glad I got to know more about the man who went toe-to-toe with Einstein in developing quantum theory that works, at least for the Copenhagenists. He has a lot of respect for the many different branches of science, but keeps the more mystical element at arms reach. Whatever can't be quantified isn't as important as the long history of disproving Aristotle's idea of perfection and purpose while transmuting ancient atomism into atomic physics.

[Aaron Wenger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hardly penetrable without a solid understanding of particle physics and the history of the science.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This discovery revealed in atomic processes a feature of wholeness quite foreign to the mechanical conception of nature, and made it evident that the classical physical theories are idealizations valid only in the description of phenomena in the analysis of which all actions are sufficiently large to permit the neglect of the quantum."

[Scott Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good specialized knowledge

This book is not appropriate for the casual reader. However, the book is indispensable for anyone seeking an introduction to the epistemological challenges created by quantum mechanics for classical, mechanistic understanding of physics.

[Joseph Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Niels Bohr is a hilariously confusing writer to digest.

[Kristian Francisco Milla Nielsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meget uforståelig og sær men sådan er genier

[Chant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Publishers love using the most flattering photo.

[Joaquin Andres · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. Repetitive. If you're interested in qm history you'll do better reading schrödinger or heisenberg

[Abdullah Alhomoud · Rating 3 out of 5]

في الصفحه ٦٠ حاليا.... جميع اللي قرأته كان عن الافكار القديمة المتادوله في الخطابات والمحاضرات...
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