Energy, force, and matter: the conceptual development of nineteenth-century physics

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.

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Beteilige Person: Harman, P. M. 1943-
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1982
Schriftenreihe:Cambridge history of science
Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511665394
Zusammenfassung: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.
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 182 Seiten)
ISBN:9780511665394