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- catalog abstract "Einstein Versus Bohr is unlike other books on science written by experts for non-experts, because it presents the history of science in terms of problems, conflicts, contradictions, and arguments. Science normally "keeps a tidy workshop." Professor Sachs breaks with convention by taking us into the theoretical workshop, giving us a problem-oriented account of modern physics, an account that concentrates on underlying concepts and debate. The book contains mathematical explanations, but it is so-designed that the whole argument can be followed with the math omitted. Professor Sachs' story begins with classical and nineteenth century physics, describes the early discoveries in particle theory, and introduces the "old" quantum theory, which evolved into the quantum mechanics of the Copenhagen School. Such important ideas as the Einstein Photon Box experiment and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox, and Schrodinger's Cat Paradox are clearly expounded, followed by a completely fresh explanation of relativity in conceptual terms, showing how apparent paradoxes can be removed by Einstein's own interpretation, especially that of his later years. Professor Sachs gives a detailed comparison of the fundamentals of the quantum and relativity theories, suggesting how the contradictions might be resolved. In an epilogue, he makes suggestions, with reference to religious notions, Taoism, and Buber's theory of I-Thou, for generalizing Einstein's approach beyond physics.".
- catalog contributor b2232523.
- catalog created "c1988.".
- catalog date "1988".
- catalog date "c1988.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1988.".
- catalog description "Bibliography: p. [273]-285.".
- catalog description "Einstein Versus Bohr is unlike other books on science written by experts for non-experts, because it presents the history of science in terms of problems, conflicts, contradictions, and arguments. Science normally "keeps a tidy workshop." Professor Sachs breaks with convention by taking us into the theoretical workshop, giving us a problem-oriented account of modern physics, an account that concentrates on underlying concepts and debate. The book contains mathematical explanations, but it is so-designed that the whole argument can be followed with the math omitted. Professor Sachs' story begins with classical and nineteenth century physics, describes the early discoveries in particle theory, and introduces the "old" quantum theory, which evolved into the quantum mechanics of the Copenhagen School. Such important ideas as the Einstein Photon Box experiment and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox, and Schrodinger's Cat Paradox are clearly expounded, followed by a completely fresh explanation of relativity in conceptual terms, showing how apparent paradoxes can be removed by Einstein's own interpretation, especially that of his later years. Professor Sachs gives a detailed comparison of the fundamentals of the quantum and relativity theories, suggesting how the contradictions might be resolved. In an epilogue, he makes suggestions, with reference to religious notions, Taoism, and Buber's theory of I-Thou, for generalizing Einstein's approach beyond physics.".
- catalog description "The ideas of classical physics -- Nineteenth-century physics: a conceptual bridge to modern views -- Early discoveries about quantized matter and radiation -- Wave-particle dualism and matter -- Early interpretations of quantum mechanics -- The Copenhagen school -- Objections to quantum mechanics and counter-proposals -- The theory of relativity--What's it all about? -- Further implications of relativity theory -- Fundamental conflicts between the quantum and relativity theories.".
- catalog extent "xxiii, 296 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Einstein versus Bohr.".
- catalog identifier "0812690648 :".
- catalog identifier "0812690656 (pbk.) :".
- catalog isFormatOf "Einstein versus Bohr.".
- catalog issued "1988".
- catalog issued "c1988.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "La Salle, Ill. : Open Court,".
- catalog relation "Einstein versus Bohr.".
- catalog subject "530.1 19".
- catalog subject "Bohr, Niels, 1885-1962.".
- catalog subject "Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.".
- catalog subject "Physics History.".
- catalog subject "QC7 .S2 1988".
- catalog subject "Quantum theory.".
- catalog subject "Relativity (Physics)".
- catalog tableOfContents "The ideas of classical physics -- Nineteenth-century physics: a conceptual bridge to modern views -- Early discoveries about quantized matter and radiation -- Wave-particle dualism and matter -- Early interpretations of quantum mechanics -- The Copenhagen school -- Objections to quantum mechanics and counter-proposals -- The theory of relativity--What's it all about? -- Further implications of relativity theory -- Fundamental conflicts between the quantum and relativity theories.".
- catalog title "Einstein versus Bohr : the continuing controversies in physics / Mendel Sachs.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".