Einstein 1905 : the standard of greatness / John S. Rigden.

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Rigden, John S

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780674042759
0674042751
0674021045
9780674021044
9780674015449
0674015444

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Einstein 1905.DDC classification:

530.11 22

LOC classification:

QC16.E5 R54 2005eb

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Contents:

The standard of greatness: why Einstein? -- The revolutionary quantum paper -- Molecular dimensions -- "Seeing" atoms -- The merger of space and time -- The most famous equation -- Beyond 1905.

Summary: For Einstein, 1905 was a remarkable year. It was also a miraculous year for the history and future of science. In six short months, he published five papers that would transform our understanding of nature. This unparalleled period is the subject of Rigden's book, which deftly explains what distinguishes 1905 from all other years in the annals of science, and elevates Einstein above all other scientists of the twentieth century.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-164) and index.

The standard of greatness: why Einstein? -- The revolutionary quantum paper -- Molecular dimensions -- "Seeing" atoms -- The merger of space and time -- The most famous equation -- Beyond 1905.

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For Einstein, 1905 was a remarkable year. It was also a miraculous year for the history and future of science. In six short months, he published five papers that would transform our understanding of nature. This unparalleled period is the subject of Rigden's book, which deftly explains what distinguishes 1905 from all other years in the annals of science, and elevates Einstein above all other scientists of the twentieth century.

In English.

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