The quantum theory-- origins and ideas : a historical primer for physics students / Carl S. Helrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Helrich, Carl S., author.

Series:

History of physics.

History of physics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum theory--History.

Quantum theory.

History.

Genre:

Electronic books.

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (some color).

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2021]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 Broglies ideas to the wave theory of Erwin Schrodinger. 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.

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Atomic Theory

Chapter 2 - Electromagnetic Radiation

Chapter 3 - Experimental Successes

Chapter 4 - De Broglie's Particle Wave

Chapter 5 - Schrodinger's Equation

Chapter 6 - Formulation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 16, 2021).

ISBN:

9783030792688

3030792684

OCLC:

1262726504

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.