The Solvay Conferences on Physics Aspects of the Development of Physics Since 1911
Jagdish Mehra's historical account of the Solvay Conferences from 1911 to 1973 demonstrates not only the great influence which these conferences have had on the development of modern physics, but it also shows clearly how far-sighted and well planned were the intentions of Ernest Solvay when h...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1975, 1975
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1975 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Ernest Solvay and the Origin of Solvay Conferences on Physics
- 2 Radiation Theory and the Quanta
- 3 The Structure of Matter
- 4 Atoms and Electrons
- 5 The Electrical Conductivity of Metals
- 6 Electrons and Photons
- 7 Magnetism
- 8 The Structure and Properties of Atomic Nuclei
- 9 Towards the Spectrum of Elementary Particles and the Hierarchy of Interactions
- 10 The Elementary Particles
- 11 Quantum Field Theory
- 12 Fundamental Problems in Elementary Particle Physics
- 13 Symmetry Properties of Nuclei
- 14 Solid State Physics
- 15 Astrophysics, Gravitation, and the Structure of the Universe
- Index of Names