The Quantum Theory—Origins and Ideas

A Historical Primer for Physics Students

Carl S Helrich author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:4th Aug '22

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This book offers a fresh perspective on some of the central experimental and theoretical works that laid the foundations for today's quantum mechanics: It traces the theoretical and mathematical development of the hypotheses that put forward to explain puzzling experimental results; it also examines their interconnections and how they together evolved into modern quantum theory. Particular attention is paid to J.J. Thomson's atomic modeling and experiments at the Cavendish Laboratory, Max Planck's struggle to explain the experimental results of Heinrich Rubens and Ferdinand Kurlbaum, as well as the path leading from Louis de Broglie’s ideas to the wave theory of Erwin Schrödinger.

Combining his experience in teaching quantum mechanics with his interest in the historical roots of the subject, the author has created a valuable resource for understanding quantum physics through its history, and a book that is appreciated both by working physicists and historians.

“This book should find a large and grateful audience of, primarily, physical students who want to improve their understanding of quantum mechanics.” (Eugene Kryachko, zbMATH 1480.81005, 2022)

ISBN: 9783030792701

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 391g

241 pages

1st ed. 2021