Ludwig boltzmann: the man who trusted atoms
Auteur :
Cercignani, Carlo
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198501541
Date de publication :
15 oct. 1998
Dimensions :
24,2 x 16,2 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
681 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The book presents the life and personality, the scientific and philosophical work of Ludwig Boltzmann. His tragic life ending with his suicide is described in detail. A substantial part of the book is devoted to discussing his work establishing the atomic structure of matter and his influence on modern physics.