A History of the Electron
j. j. and g. p. thomson
$95.10
- Paperback
194 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2019
Summary
The Electron’s Tale: A Dual Biography of J.J. and G.P. Thomson
Two monumental achievements define the electron’s story: J.J. Thomson’s 1897 discovery of its particulate nature and his son G.P. Thomson’s 1927 demonstration of its wave properties. These groundbreaking physicists, both Nobel laureates, redefined our understanding of matter.
This book presents the intellectual journeys of J.J. and G.P. Thomson, illuminating their combined insights into the electron’s enigmatic n…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781108724432 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1108724434 |
| Author: | Jaume Navarro |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 194 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2019 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 188mm x 11mm |
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“It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of modern science.” Barry R. Masters for Optics & Photonics News
‘… a scholarly and readable account of developments that underlie modern chemistry … Navarro’s thoughtful narrative should appeal to both historians and chemists.’ Chemistry World
About The Author
Jaume Navarro
Jaume Navarro is Ikerbasque Research Professor at the University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian. He trained in physics, philosophy and the history of science, and has an international research record having spent several years at the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and the University of Exeter.
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