Thirty Years That Shook Physics

The Story of Quantum Theory

(Author) George Gamow
Format: Paperback
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Lucid, accessible introduction to the influential theory of energy and matter features careful explanations of Dirac's anti-particles, Bohr's model of the atom, and much more. Numerous drawings. 1966 edition.

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Publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
278
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780486248950
Publish year:
2003
Publish date:
March 28, 2003

George Gamow

George Gamow was a Ukrainian-born physicist and cosmologist known for his work on the Big Bang theory. His book "One Two Three... Infinity" popularized complex scientific concepts for a general audience. His witty and engaging writing style made scientific ideas accessible to all, inspiring generations of readers and scientists.

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