Quantum Revolution I: The Breakthrough
Author: G. Venkataraman
Quantum Revolution I: The Breakthrough explores one of the most significant developments in the history of science: the emergence of quantum mechanics. G. Venkataraman presents the historical and intellectual developments that led to this fundamental transformation in physics, highlighting its significance as a major revolution in human thought. The book introduces readers to the scientific context in which quantum theory emerged and explains how physicists moved beyond the limitations of classical perspectives. Its approach is primarily historical and conceptual rather than mathematically technical, making it accessible to readers interested in understanding the origins and development of quantum physics. As the first volume of a three-part series, this book establishes the historical foundations for the subsequent volumes, which explore quantum electrodynamics and fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality. It is particularly suitable for readers seeking a broad understanding of the origins of quantum mechanics before studying its advanced mathematical formulations.
Read the introduction- Language
- انگلیسی
- Reading level
- Beginner
About the book
Quantum Revolution I: The Breakthrough explores one of the most significant developments in the history of science: the emergence of quantum mechanics. G. Venkataraman presents the historical and intellectual developments that led to this fundamental transformation in physics, highlighting its significance as a major revolution in human thought.
The book introduces readers to the scientific context in which quantum theory emerged and explains how physicists moved beyond the limitations of classical perspectives. Its approach is primarily historical and conceptual rather than mathematically technical, making it accessible to readers interested in understanding the origins and development of quantum physics.
As the first volume of a three-part series, this book establishes the historical foundations for the subsequent volumes, which explore quantum electrodynamics and fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality. It is particularly suitable for readers seeking a broad understanding of the origins of quantum mechanics before studying its advanced mathematical formulations.
How this book helps
Understanding the historical development of quantum mechanics.
Exploring the transition from classical to quantum physics.
Supporting introductory courses in quantum physics and the history of physics.
Providing conceptual background for studying advanced quantum theories.
Developing an understanding of how scientific discoveries transform established paradigms.
What you will learn
Describe the major historical stages in the development of quantum mechanics.
Identify the scientific factors that contributed to the emergence of quantum theory.
Understand the broad conceptual differences between classical and quantum physics.
Explain the significance of the quantum revolution in the history of physics.
Relate historical developments in physics to the emergence of new scientific theories.
Establish a historical and conceptual foundation for further study of quantum physics
Contributors
- Author
- G. Venkataraman
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Universities Press
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Print run
- 1
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Beginner
- Category
- Quantum Mechanics