Wolfgang Ernst Pauli was a theoretical physicist and a pivotal figure in the development of quantum mechanics. His scientific contributions, including the exclusion principle, were revolutionary, with his work remaining a standard reference. Pauli also delved into profound philosophical questions, exploring the interplay between science and archetypal dreams, leading to a fascinating dialogue between quantum physics and psychology.
A technical treatise on the chemical properties of proteins, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the behavior of these essential biomolecules in solution. Written by one of the foremost experts in the field, Colloid Chemistry of the Proteins is an essential resource for biochemists and other scientists working with proteins in a laboratory setting.
Wolfgang Pauli, a pivotal figure in modern physics, is explored through his influential articles on physics and epistemology in this comprehensive collection. Edited and annotated by his former assistant, the book delves into concepts such as complementarity, causality, and the unconscious's impact on scientific thought. It features Pauli's notable writings on Kepler and historical essays on other great scientists like Bohr and Einstein, making it accessible to physicists, philosophers, historians, and the general public alike.
The biography chronicles the life of Wolfgang Pauli, highlighting his early education in Vienna and advanced studies under notable physicists like Arnold Sommerfeld, Max Born, and Niels Bohr. Born in 1900, Pauli earned his doctorate in 1921 and significantly contributed to the field of physics through his collaborations and research during his formative years in prestigious European institutions.
Focusing on the fundamental scientific theories behind nuclear forces, this treatise delves into meson fields, including pseudoscalar and vector-field theories, and explores quantum scattering. Written by Nobel laureate Wolfgang Pauli, a pioneer in quantum physics, the work is essential for those interested in the evolution of scientific thought. The book is presented in a modern, accessible format and includes a new biography of Pauli, making it a valuable addition to any scientific literature collection.
In 1932, Wolfgang Pauli, a renowned physicist on the brink of winning the Nobel Prize, faced personal turmoil following his mother's suicide and a troubled marriage. His heavy drinking and public quarrels were compounded by unsettling dreams, prompting him to seek help from C. G. Jung, with whom he established a regular meeting. This led to a remarkable intellectual partnership that bridged physics and psychology, documented in eighty letters exchanged over twenty-six years. Although Jung never formally analyzed Pauli, he interpreted over 400 of his dreams, contributing to his later works, including "Psychology and Alchemy" and "The Analysis of Dreams." Their discussions explored the connections between dreams and reality, revealing unexpected parallels between depth psychology and quantum physics. Their collaboration culminated in the joint publication of Jung's treatise on synchronicity and Pauli's essay on archetypal ideas in Kepler's writings. This correspondence not only refined their understanding of synchronicity—a term Jung had proposed—but also influenced the development of Jungian psychology through insights from physics. This portrait of their extraordinary friendship appeals to historians of science and those interested in human creativity, showcasing the profound impact of their meeting of great minds.
In the 1950s the distinguished theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli delivered a landmark series of lectures at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. His comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of classical and modern physics was painstakingly recorded not only by his students, but also by a number of collaborators whose carefully edited transcriptions resulted in a remarkable six-volume work. This volume, the sixth in the series, focuses on selected topics in field quantization and considers such subjects as quantization of the electron-positron field, response to an external field, quantization of free fields, quantum electrodynamics, interacting fields, the Heisenberg representation, the S-matrix, and Feynman's approach to quantum electrodynamics. As does each book in the series, Volume 6 includes an index and a wealth of helpful figures. Originally published in 1973, the text remains entirely relevant thanks to Pauli's manner of presentation. As Victor F. Weisskopf notes in the Foreword to the series, Pauli's style is "commensurate to the greatness of its subject in its clarity and impact…. Pauli's lectures show how physical ideas can be presented clearly
In the 1950s, the distinguished theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli delivered a landmark series of lectures at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. His comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of classical and modern physics was painstakingly recorded not only by his students but also by a number of collaborators whose carefully edited transcriptions resulted in a remarkable six-volume work.This volume, the fourth in the series, represents a concise course on statistical mechanics, centering on the historic development of the basic ideas and on the logical structure of the theory. Major chapter headings include General Statistical Mechanics, Brownian Motion, and Quantum Statistics.Originally published in 1973, the text remains an important resource thanks to Pauli's manner of presentation. As Victor F. Weisskopf notes in the Foreword to the series, Pauli's style is "commensurate to the greatness of its subject in its clarity and impact. . . . Pauli's lectures show how physical ideas can be presented clearly and in good mathematical form, without being hidden in formalistic expertise." Alone or as part of the complete set, this volume represents a solid introduction to statistical mechanics that will be invaluable to individuals, as well as to libraries and other institutions.
Focuses on wave functions of force-free particles, description of a particle in a box and in free space, particle in a field of force, multiple particles, eigenvalue problems, more.
Examines basic concepts and the First Law, Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's Heat Theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Includes an index and a wealth of figures. An important resource for students and physicists, it can be read independently by those who wish to focus on individual topics. 1973 edition.
Lectures by distinguished physicist examine geometrical optics, theory of interference and diffraction, Maxwell's Theory, crystal optics, and molecular optics. Peerless resource for students and professionals. Numerous helpful figures.