The Historical and Physical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

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Robert Golub (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, North Carolina State University) Steve Lamoreaux (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, Yale University)

The Historical and Physical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

Robert Golub (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, North Carolina State University), Steve Lamoreaux (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, Yale University)

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Oxford University Press
26 April 2023

History of science; Atomic & molecular physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

Following the path by which humanity learned quantum mechanics can lead to an improved teaching and understanding of the fundamental theory and the origins of its perceived limitations. The purpose of this textbook is to retrace the development of quantum mechanics by investigating primary sources (including original published papers and letters) with attention to their timing and influence. Placing the development of quantum mechanics in its historical context, from the nascent philosophical notions of matter, atoms, and void in Ancient Greece, to their scientific realization in the 19th and 20th centuries, the book culminates with an examination of the current state of the field and an introduction to quantum information and computing.

By: Robert Golub (Professor of Physics Professor of Physics North Carolina State University), Steve Lamoreaux (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, Yale University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 2g
ISBN: 9780198822189
ISBN 10: 0198822189
Pages: 768
Publication Date: 26 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Golub is a Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University. Steve Lamoreaux is a Professor of Physics at Yale University.