Khalatnikov, Isaak M.
From the Atomic Bomb to the Landau Institute: Autobiography. Top Non-Secret
- ISBN 13:
- 9783642428609
- author:
- Khalatnikov, Isaak M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Isaak M. Khalatnikov's autobiography offers a unique perspective on the development of Soviet and Russian science during the Cold War era. As a key figure in the Nuclear Bomb Project and co-author of numerous important works with L.D. Landau, Khalatnikov provides an insider's account of the scientific community and its interactions with the Soviet authorities.
The book chronicles the creation of the Institute for Theoretical Physics, named after L.D. Landau, and its role in shaping the development of theoretical physics. Khalatnikov shares his experiences as Director of the institute and provides insight into the internal conditions of Soviet society and the ways in which scientists interacted with the authorities.
With many previously unpublished stories, this autobiography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Russian scientist during a pivotal period in history. It provides a unique background on the Soviet nuclear bomb program and the development of superconductivity and superfluidity.
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