Birtwistle, George

The Quantum Theory of the Atom

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ISBN 13:: 9781107463912
author:: Birtwistle, George
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 250
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering,
Condition:: New
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The Quantum Theory of the Atom by George Birtwistle presents a comprehensive account of quantum theory from its beginnings to the 1920s. The book begins with a historical overview of the development of quantum theory, tracing its roots back to Planck's work.

It then delves into the dynamical theory developed by Bohr and his school, which aimed to explain the phenomena of line spectra. The text also explores the significance of optical and X-ray spectra in understanding atomic structure, before concluding with an examination of how atoms react to radiation fields.

This book will be valuable for anyone interested in quantum theory and its history, offering a detailed and informative exploration of this pivotal area of scientific development.

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