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The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, Volume 15: The Berlin Years: Writings & Correspondence, June 1925-May 1927 - Documentar
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The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, Volume 15: The Berlin Years: Writings & Correspondence, June 1925-May 1927 - Documentar
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Albert Einstein
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Edited by Professor Diana K. Buchwald
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Edited by Jozsef Illy
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Edited by A. J. Kox
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Edited by Dennis Lehmkuhl
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Series | Collected Papers of Albert Einstein |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:1192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 191 |
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Category/Genre | History of science Physics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691178813
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
30 b/w illus.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
24 April 2018 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This volume covers one of the most thrilling two-year periods in twentieth-century physics, as matrix mechanics-developed chiefly by W. Heisenberg, M. Born, and P. Jordan-and wave mechanics-developed by E. Schroedinger-supplanted the earlier quantum theory. The almost one hundred writings by Einstein, of which a third have never been published, and
Author Biography
At the California Institute of Technology, Diana Kormos Buchwald is professor of history; A. J. Kox is senior editor and visiting associate in history; Jozsef Illyand Ze'ev Rosenkranz are editors and senior researchers in history; Dennis Lehmkuhl is research assistant professor and scientific editor; and Jennifer Nollar James is assistant editor.
Reviews"This huge volume holds many surprises for readers, even those familiar with much of the recent literature on Einstein's science, politics, and public life."---David E. Rowe, Metascience
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