Niels Bohr
Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486479286
- author:
- Niels Bohr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 135 mm X 211 mm
- Genre:
- Physics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
These essays and speeches by Niels Bohr, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, date from 1934 to 1958 and explore the relevance of atomic physics to various areas of human endeavor.
Topics include the relationship between light and life, biology and atomic physics, natural philosophy and human cultures, and the unity of knowledge. Bohr also discusses the future of the wave equation theory and its implications for our understanding of the universe.
First published in 1961, this collection of essays offers insights into the intersection of science and philosophy, providing a unique perspective on the significance of atomic physics in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.