Astrophysics, astronomy and space sciences in the history of the Max Planck Society / by Luisa Bonolis, Juan-Andres Leon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonolis, Luisa, author.

León Gómez, Juan Andrés, author.

Series:

History of modern science ; v. 4.

History of modern science, 2352-7145 ; volume 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften--History.

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften.

Astrophysics--Germany (West)--History.

Astrophysics.

Germany (West).

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xxx, 714 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2023]

Summary:

"This book provides the first comprehensive historical account of the evolution of scientific traditions in astronomy, astrophysics, and the space sciences within the Max Planck Society. Structured with in-depth archival research, interviews with protagonists, unpublished photographs, and an extensive bibliography, it follows a unique history: from the post-war relaunch of physical sciences in West Germany, to the spectacular developments and successes of cosmic sciences in the second half of the 20th century, up to the emergence of multi-messenger astronomy. It reveals how the Society acquired national and international acclaim in becoming one of the world's most productive research organizations in these fields"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword / by Reinhard Genzel

Foreword / by Jürgen Renn

Nuclear Age (1945-1957): Reconstruction under Regional Fragmentation

Space Age (1957-1980s): A Unique Opportunity for Expansion

Astronomical Revolution in the MPG (1960s-1980s) : Completing the Wavelength Spectrum

Internationalization (1970s Onwards): Infrastructural Disappointments and the New International Division of Labor

Global Leadership in Emerging Fields: Toward Astro-Particle Physics, Relativistic Astrophysics, and Multi-Messenger Astronomy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789004449756

9004449752

OCLC:

1356577019