Ernest Rutherford and the Birth of Modern Physics
$36.00
- Paperback
298 pages
- Release Date
7 October 2025
Summary
Unveiling the Atom: Ernest Rutherford and the Dawn of Modern Physics
Ernest Rutherford and the Birth of Modern Physics traces key concepts in modern physics from their origins in the work of the man whom Einstein labelled ‘a second Newton’ - taking Rutherford’s life as a roadmap to explain the complex world of nuclear and quantum physics in simple terms.
By the mid-nineteenth century, physicists believed they had discovered the last secrets of the universe. Then a n…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781990042683 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1990042686 |
| Author: | Matthew Wright |
| Publisher: | Oratia Media |
| Imprint: | Oratia Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 298 |
| Release Date: | 7 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 650g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 15mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright is the author of over 60 books on topics ranging from history to science and engineering, for all ages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His books include Living on Shaky Ground, explaining the science behind earthquakes; the Bateman Illustrated History of New Zealand; Freyberg, a Life’s Journey, the biography of Bernard Freyberg; and the popular introductory book The New Zealand Wars. Matthew lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.