Quantum Theory

by Niels Bohr, Max Planck, James Lees

Quantum Theory contains the seminal works of quantum theory from the early years of the 20th Century, representing breakthroughs in science that radically altered the landscape of modern knowledge: Quantum Theory of Line-Spectra by Niels Bohr and The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory by Max Planck.
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Genres: Science, Physics, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

Published November 25, 2019

About the author

Niels Henrik David Bohr (Danish pronunciation: [ni:ls ˈboɐ̯ˀ]) was a physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanic. Bohr mentored and collaborated with many of the top physicists of the century at his institute in Copenhagen. He was part of a team of physicists working on the Manhattan Project. Bohr has been described as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.

In 1922 Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in physics "for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them".

Bohr married Margrethe Nørlund in 1912, and one of their sons, Aage Bohr, grew up to be an important physicist who in 1975 also received the Nobel Prize.

Reviews

[DREW BOOK REVIEWS · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love quantum theory and Niels Bohr and Max Planck are giants in the field. These 2 essentially revolutionized physics and fundelmentally changed our understanding. Because of quantum theory we have modern tech and micro processors

While I love the subject matter and recognize the contribution of these 2 great minds of science this book was really not written for the layman and is geared towards the scientific community.

Perhaps it is my own very basic understanding of quantum theory but I had a hard time following and understanding this book. That is the only reason I am giving it 2 stars.

[ayds · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for actual content! Good in linking the papers up so I liked it a lot.