Energy, Force and Matter

The Conceptual Development of Nineteenth-Century Physics

AvPeter M. Harman

Häftad, Engelska, 1982

Del i serien Cambridge Studies in the History of Science

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Beskrivning

By focusing on the conceptual issues faced by nineteenth century physicists, this book clarifies the status of field theory, the ether, and thermodynamics in the work of the period. A remarkably synthetic account of a difficult and fragmentary period in scientific development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1982-04-30
Mått:138 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt:267 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cambridge Studies in the History of Science
Antal sidor:196
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521288125

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Naturvetenskapens historia inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Recensioner i media

"This is an interesting and well-written account of the transition of physics at the end of the 18th century as a synonym for natural philosophy to a distinct natural science with definite characteristics by the end of the 19th century." A.S. Crowell, Science Books & Films

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; 1. Introduction: The conceptual structure of nineteenth-century physics; 2. The context of physical theory: energy, force and matter; 3. Energy physics and mechanical explanation; 4. Matter and force: ether and field theories; 5. Matter theory: problems of molecular physics; 6. Epilogue: the decline of the mechanical world view; Bibliographic essay; Sources of Quotations; Index.