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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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Title The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, Volume 15: The Berlin Years: Writings & Correspondence, June 1925-May 1927 - Documentar
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Albert Einstein
Edited by Professor Diana K. Buchwald
Edited by Jozsef Illy
Edited by A. J. Kox
Edited by Dennis Lehmkuhl
SeriesCollected Papers of Albert Einstein
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:1192
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 191
Category/GenreHistory of science
Physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691178813
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 30 b/w illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 24 April 2018
Publication Country United States

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