| Description |
vii, 472 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Wiley science editions |
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Wiley science editions.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
1. The foundations of atomic theory -- 2. The foundations of atomic chemistry -- 3. The foundations of the kinetic theory of matter -- 4. New confirmation of chemical atomic theory -- 5. Beyond the atom -- 6. The beginnings of modern atomic physics -- 7. New ideas and new measurements -- 8. Two far-reaching discoveries -- 9. The nuclear atom -- 10. X rays and their contribution to the riddle of matter -- 11. Atomic theory develops -- 12. Wave mechanics -- 13. New particles and atomic accelerators -- 14. Newer developments in atomic and nuclear theory -- 15. Nuclear reactions and nuclear energy -- 16. High-energy physics. |
| Subject |
Nuclear physics -- History.
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Atomic theory -- History.
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| Indexed Term |
Nuclear physicists, history |
| Added Author |
Motz, Lloyd, 1909-2004
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Weaver, Jefferson Hane.
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| ISBN |
0471504556 |
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