SIR RUDOLF PEIERLS (VOLUME 2)

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The correspondence of Sir Rudolf Peierls offers an in-depth look into the life of a pivotal 20th-century theoretical physicist, highlighting his contributions to quantum mechanics and various fields such as solid state and nuclear physics. The collection spans over seven decades, featuring letters with prominent physicists and personal connections. The second volume, covering 1945 to 1995, reveals Peierls' efforts in postwar academic reconstruction, his group's significant research, and his involvement in nuclear disarmament and international scientific collaboration, all contextualized by extensive background information.