Bibliograph

Niels Bohr, a very short introduction, J.L. Heilborn

Type

Label

Niels Bohr, a very short introduction, J.L. Heilborn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-126) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Niels Bohr

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1110487444

Responsibility statement

J.L. Heilborn

Series statement

Very short introductions, 627

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

This book introduces the life and work of one of the most creative physicists of the 20th century. Niels Bohr, the pioneer of quantum theory, ranking with Einstein in importance for the development of modern physics, also had deep interests in philosophy, literature, and humanism. John Heilbron explores how these influenced his groundbreaking work

Table Of Contents

A richly furnished mind -- Productive ambiguity -- Magic wand -- Enthusiastic resignation -- The institute -- Elder statesman

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