Niels Bohr: Atomic Theorist
Niels Bohr recounts the life and work of the founder of modern atomic theory, highlighting his research on the atom and its structure, the development of the nuclear age, and his efforts to promote peace worldwide. The revised edition includes sidebars on the "tools" of physics; the recent play and film Copenhagen, which raised ethical issues on the relationship between science and society during wartime; and biographical profiles of peers in the field. The book concludes with a new chapter...
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Niels Bohr recounts the life and work of the founder of modern atomic theory, highlighting his research on the atom and its structure, the development of the nuclear age, and his efforts to promote peace worldwide. The revised edition includes sidebars on the "tools" of physics; the recent play and film Copenhagen, which raised ethical issues on the relationship between science and society during wartime; and biographical profiles of peers in the field. The book concludes with a new chapter on string theory, the hypothesis that attempts to solve the universal paradoxes within fundamental physics.Niels Bohr includes more than 20 photographs and line illustrations, a glossary, a chronology, a list of print and Internet resources, and an index. Makers of Modern Science is an essential set for students, teachers, and general readers that provides a factual look at the lives and outstanding contributions of prominent scientists. School Library Journal Gr 7-9 Bohr made substantial contributions to the modern understanding of atomic structure and quantum mechanics, earning a Nobel Prize in physics in the process. He is also well known for his work for the Manhattan Project. In this update of the 1995 edition (Chelsea House), Spangenburg and Moser delve into Bohr's background and present him as a loving, talkative, and inquisitive person who liked soccer. He was also concerned about the consequences of his work with nuclear weapons and was involved in many humanitarian efforts. His family and professional life are depicted in numerous photos that are integrated into the text. New content includes informational sidebars and a discussion of string theory, a specialized field within physics. An acceptable addition for libraries that do not own the first edition.-Caroline Geck, Newark Public Schools, NJ
Preface xAcknowledgments xiiiIntroduction xivThe Making of a Physicist (1885-1911) 1Soccer and Science 5Conversations Overheard 6Duality: A Lifelong Theme 10Plunging into Physics 12Brilliant Beginnings and Loss 15Mysteries of the Atom (1911-1912) 20Interlude in Cambridge 22Criticizing the Great J. J. 23Rutherford and the Story So Far 24Doing Physics in Manchester 27Teamwork: Rutherford and Bohr 30Exploring Atomic Structure 32Birth of Bohr's Atom (1913-1924) 37The Black Body Dilemma 39Using Quantum Physics 42The Story of Spectra 43What Are Spectra? 45Fate of a Paper: "... Atoms and Molecules" 48A Look at Bohr's Model 49Back to Manchester 52Ripple Effect and Two Offers 54Enter Einstein 55Bohr and Einstein: Battle between Friends (1925-1929) 59Pauli's Exclusion Principle 60An UnlikelyFriendship: Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Jung 60Wave-Particle Duality 62Heisenberg: Uncertainty and Quantum Theory 64The Clock in a Box 66The "Spirit of Copenhagen" (1930-1938) 71Exploring Atomic Structure 72Bohr and the Atomic Nucleus 73The Physicists' Parody of Faust 75Intellectual Heights at Bohr's Institute 77Bohr v. Einstein: The Great Debate 77Tragedy and a World at War 79Open Door to the Nuclear Age (1938-1945) 83Lise Meitner's Insight 84Heisenberg: A Question of Ethics? 86Escape 88Copenhagen, the Play 89Physicists Called to Battle 90The Final Years (1945-1962) 94Public Life: Search for a Better World 94Letter to the United Nations 97Physicists, Particle Physics, Openness, and Peace 99Shrinking Circle of Friends 103Niels Bohr and the Pursuit of Truth 105Rethinking Bohr's Physics 107What Are Strings? 109The Universe Both Big and Small 109The Impossible Dream? 111Conclusion: The Legacy of Niels Bohr 113Chronology 117Glossary 121Further Resources 125Index 135
\ School Library JournalGr 7-9\ Bohr made substantial contributions to the modern understanding of atomic structure and quantum mechanics, earning a Nobel Prize in physics in the process. He is also well known for his work for the Manhattan Project. In this update of the 1995 edition (Chelsea House), Spangenburg and Moser delve into Bohr's background and present him as a loving, talkative, and inquisitive person who liked soccer. He was also concerned about the consequences of his work with nuclear weapons and was involved in many humanitarian efforts. His family and professional life are depicted in numerous photos that are integrated into the text. New content includes informational sidebars and a discussion of string theory, a specialized field within physics. An acceptable addition for libraries that do not own the first edition.-Caroline Geck, Newark Public Schools, NJ\ \ \
