Most significant among them were those that occurred, first, under the impact of Bohr's exchanges with Einstein and, second, under the impact of developments in quantum theory itself, both quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The importance of quantum field theory for Bohr's thinking has not been adequately addressed in the literature on Bohr, to the considerable detriment to our understanding of the history of quantum physics. Filling this lacuna is one of the main contributions of the book, which also enables us to show why quantum field theory compels us to move beyond Bohr without, however, simply leaving him behind.
Most significant among them were those that occurred, first, under the impact of Bohr's exchanges with Einstein and, second, under the impact of developments in quantum theory itself, both quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The importance of quantum field theory for Bohr's thinking has not been adequately addressed in the literature on Bohr, to the considerable detriment to our understanding of the history of quantum physics. Filling this lacuna is one of the main contributions of the book, which also enables us to show why quantum field theory compels us to move beyond Bohr without, however, simply leaving him behind.
Reading Bohr: Physics and Philosophy
229
Reading Bohr: Physics and Philosophy
229
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781402052538 |
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| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Publication date: | 11/14/2006 |
| Series: | Fundamental Theories of Physics , #152 |
| Edition description: | 2006 |
| Pages: | 229 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.02(d) |