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• catalog abstract "America's scientific giants of the 20th century have transformed the world in terms of scientific understanding, military preparedness, and the quality and comfort of our daily lives. In this exquisitely written book, Anthony Serafini - a respected historian and philosopher of science - regales the reader with vivid descriptions of the lives and contributions of the men and women who explored the depth of molecular structure, relativity, astronomy, quantum mechanics, nuclear research, and much, much more. These evocative and stunning portrayals of some of the greatest scientists who ever lived delve into the personalities and opinions of these pioneers. Furthermore, Serafini makes their significant discoveries accessible and meaningful to everyone. You will meet the indefatigable Lee De Forest, whose passion for wireless telegraphy resulted in the Audion Radio Tube, which broadcasted radio to thousands of America's living rooms. The roster of distinguished scientists continues with Ernest Lawrence, who began his academic career with the hope of becoming a physician. He later succumbed to the enticement of physics, becoming the first to discover how to unleash the unimaginable power within the nucleus. This discovery ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In addition, Robert Millikan astounded the scientific community by measuring the charge of an electron and convincing even the most hardened skeptics of the validity of the atomic theory of matter. Legends in Their Own Time recounts the most exciting events that took place during the Manhattan Project. It also explores the ongoing search for a Unified Field Theory of the cosmos - a goal that eluded even Albert Einstein. Serafini traces the evolution of scientists in America from a group of lackluster journeymen to world-renowned professionals, rivaling the scientific titans of Europe. This perceptive author portrays how the combination of politics and war has ironically contributed to the advancement of science. Through the author's insight and skill, this remarkable book recounts the fascinating history of the scientific geniuses who have built the foundations of modern science and technology.".
• catalog contributor b4343478.
• catalog created "c1993.".
• catalog date "1993".
• catalog date "c1993.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "c1993.".
• catalog description "America's scientific giants of the 20th century have transformed the world in terms of scientific understanding, military preparedness, and the quality and comfort of our daily lives. In this exquisitely written book, Anthony Serafini - a respected historian and philosopher of science - regales the reader with vivid descriptions of the lives and contributions of the men and women who explored the depth of molecular structure, relativity, astronomy, quantum mechanics, nuclear research, and much, much more. These evocative and stunning portrayals of some of the greatest scientists who ever lived delve into the personalities and opinions of these pioneers. Furthermore, Serafini makes their significant discoveries accessible and meaningful to everyone. You will meet the indefatigable Lee De Forest, whose passion for wireless telegraphy resulted in the Audion Radio Tube, which broadcasted radio to thousands of America's living rooms. ".
• catalog description "Astronomy and the Harvard Observatory -- Henry Rowland and electricity -- J. Willard Gibbs and the origins of physical chemistry -- A.A. Michelson and the ether -- R.A. Millikan and the maturity of American science -- The growth of American astronomy -- Irving Langmuir and the General Electric laboratories -- Linus Pauling and American quantum chemistry -- Arthur Compton and "Compton scattering" -- Davisson and Germer and quantum physics -- E.O. Lawrence and nuclear research -- Carl Anderson and antimatter -- Hans Bethe and energy in the sun -- The Manhattan Project: witness to the atomic age -- The myth of symmetry: Yang and Lee -- The emergence of solid-state physics -- Murray Gell-Mann and more particles: forces within the nucleus -- Richard Feynman and quantum electrodynamics -- Glashow, Weinberg, and the search for a unified field theory -- Beyond the cut.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
• catalog description "The roster of distinguished scientists continues with Ernest Lawrence, who began his academic career with the hope of becoming a physician. He later succumbed to the enticement of physics, becoming the first to discover how to unleash the unimaginable power within the nucleus. This discovery ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In addition, Robert Millikan astounded the scientific community by measuring the charge of an electron and convincing even the most hardened skeptics of the validity of the atomic theory of matter. Legends in Their Own Time recounts the most exciting events that took place during the Manhattan Project. It also explores the ongoing search for a Unified Field Theory of the cosmos - a goal that eluded even Albert Einstein. Serafini traces the evolution of scientists in America from a group of lackluster journeymen to world-renowned professionals, rivaling the scientific titans of Europe. ".
• catalog description "This perceptive author portrays how the combination of politics and war has ironically contributed to the advancement of science. Through the author's insight and skill, this remarkable book recounts the fascinating history of the scientific geniuses who have built the foundations of modern science and technology.".
• catalog extent "xv, 361 p. ;".
• catalog hasFormat "Legends in their own time.".
• catalog identifier "0306444607 :".
• catalog isFormatOf "Legends in their own time.".
• catalog issued "1993".
• catalog issued "c1993.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "New York : Plenum Press,".
• catalog relation "Legends in their own time.".
• catalog spatial "United States".
• catalog subject "500.2/092/2 B 20".
• catalog subject "Astronomers United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "Chemists United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "Physical scientists United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "Physicists United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "QC15 .S437 1993".
• catalog tableOfContents "Astronomy and the Harvard Observatory -- Henry Rowland and electricity -- J. Willard Gibbs and the origins of physical chemistry -- A.A. Michelson and the ether -- R.A. Millikan and the maturity of American science -- The growth of American astronomy -- Irving Langmuir and the General Electric laboratories -- Linus Pauling and American quantum chemistry -- Arthur Compton and "Compton scattering" -- Davisson and Germer and quantum physics -- E.O. Lawrence and nuclear research -- Carl Anderson and antimatter -- Hans Bethe and energy in the sun -- The Manhattan Project: witness to the atomic age -- The myth of symmetry: Yang and Lee -- The emergence of solid-state physics -- Murray Gell-Mann and more particles: forces within the nucleus -- Richard Feynman and quantum electrodynamics -- Glashow, Weinberg, and the search for a unified field theory -- Beyond the cut.".
• catalog title "Legends in their own time : a century of American physical scientists / Anthony Serafini.".
• catalog type "Biography. fast".
• catalog type "text".