Maxwell's Enduring Legacy

A Scientific History of the Cavendish Laboratory

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, General Physics, Technology
Cover of the book Maxwell's Enduring Legacy by Malcolm Longair, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Malcolm Longair ISBN: 9781316028124
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: July 7, 2016
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Malcolm Longair
ISBN: 9781316028124
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: July 7, 2016
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

The Cavendish Laboratory is arguably the most famous physics laboratory in the world. Founded in 1874, it rapidly gained a leading international reputation through the researches of the Cavendish professors beginning with Maxwell, Rayleigh, J. J. Thomson, Rutherford and Bragg. Its name will always be associated with the discoveries of the electron, the neutron, the structure of the DNA molecule and pulsars, but these are simply the tip of the iceberg of outstanding science. The physics carried out in the laboratory is the central theme of the book and this is explained in reasonably non-technical terms. The research activities are set in their international context. Generously illustrated, with many pictures of the apparatus used and diagrams from the original papers, the story is brought right up to date with descriptions of the science carried out under the leadership of the very different personalities of Mott, Pippard and Edwards.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Cavendish Laboratory is arguably the most famous physics laboratory in the world. Founded in 1874, it rapidly gained a leading international reputation through the researches of the Cavendish professors beginning with Maxwell, Rayleigh, J. J. Thomson, Rutherford and Bragg. Its name will always be associated with the discoveries of the electron, the neutron, the structure of the DNA molecule and pulsars, but these are simply the tip of the iceberg of outstanding science. The physics carried out in the laboratory is the central theme of the book and this is explained in reasonably non-technical terms. The research activities are set in their international context. Generously illustrated, with many pictures of the apparatus used and diagrams from the original papers, the story is brought right up to date with descriptions of the science carried out under the leadership of the very different personalities of Mott, Pippard and Edwards.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Australia's Constitution after Whitlam by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book To Be Free and French by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Sheaves and Functions Modulo p by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book State and Nation Making in Latin America and Spain by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Genetic Suspects by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Ethics and Finance by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Violent Capitalism and Hybrid Identity in the Eastern Congo by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Presidential Saber Rattling by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Faith and Money by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Indigenous Rights in the Age of the UN Declaration by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book The Scientific Exploration of Venus by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Tales from Shakespeare by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Orthopedic Emergencies by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Soft X-Rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation by Malcolm Longair
Cover of the book Bioethics in Action by Malcolm Longair
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy