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The book explores the dramatic evolution of physics over the past century, highlighting the emergence of groundbreaking fields such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and cosmology. It illustrates how these advancements have reshaped our understanding of fundamental concepts like space and time, while also sparking a technological revolution that led to inventions like radio, television, and computers. Helge Kragh, a prominent historian of physics, provides a comprehensive overview of these significant scientific achievements and their impact on modern life.
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Quantum Generations, Helge Kragh
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- 2002
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- Title
- Quantum Generations
- Subtitle
- A History of Physics in the Twentieth Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helge Kragh
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 510
- ISBN13
- 9780691095523
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The book explores the dramatic evolution of physics over the past century, highlighting the emergence of groundbreaking fields such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and cosmology. It illustrates how these advancements have reshaped our understanding of fundamental concepts like space and time, while also sparking a technological revolution that led to inventions like radio, television, and computers. Helge Kragh, a prominent historian of physics, provides a comprehensive overview of these significant scientific achievements and their impact on modern life.