Women in the history of quantum physics : beyond Knabenphysik / edited by Patrick Charbonneau [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Charbonneau, Patrick, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women physicists--Biography.

Women physicists.

Quantum theory--History.

Quantum theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 470 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Capturing the stories of sixteen women who made significant contributions to the development of quantum physics, this anthology highlights how, from the very beginning, women played a notable role in shaping one of the most fascinating and profound scientific fields of our time. Rigorously researched and written by historians, scientists, and philosophers of science, the findings in this interdisciplinary book transform traditional physics historiography. Entirely new sources are included alongside established sources that are examined from a fresh perspective. These concise biographies serve as a valuable counterweight to the prevailing narrative of male genius, and demonstrate that in the history of quantum physics, women of all backgrounds have been essential contributors all along. Accessible and engaging, this book is relevant for a wide audience including historians, scientists and science educators, gender theorists and sociologists.

Contents:

The spectrum of He+ as a proving ground for Bohr's Model of the atom : A legacy of Williamina Fleming's astrophysical discovery / Maria McEachern and Bretislav Friedrich.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Jul 2025).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-009-53585-4

1-009-53581-1

1-009-53584-6

OCLC:

1524323805