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Qed And The Men Who Made It,Used
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In The 1930S, Physics Was In A Crisis. There Appeared To Be No Way To Reconcile The New Theory Of Quantum Mechanics With Einstein'S Theory Of Relativity. Several Approaches Had Been Tried And Had Failed. In The Postworld War Ii Period, Four Eminent Physicists Rose To The Challenge And Developed A Calculable Version Of Quantum Electrodynamics (Qed), Probably The Most Successful Theory In Physics. This Formulation Of Qed Was Pioneered By Freeman Dyson, Richard Feynman, Julian Schwinger, And Sinitiro Tomonaga, Three Of Whom Won The Nobel Prize For Their Work. In This Book, Physicist And Historian Silvan Schweber Tells The Story Of These Four Physicists, Blending Discussions Of Their Scientific Work With Fascinating Biographical Sketches.Setting The Achievements Of These Four Men In Context, Schweber Begins With An Account Of The Early Work Done By Physicists Such As Dirac And Jordan, And Describes The Gathering Of Eminent Theorists At Shelter Island In 1947, The Meeting That Heralded The New Era Of Qed. The Rest Of His Narrative Comprises Individual Biographies Of The Four Physicists, Discussions Of Their Major Contributions, And The Story Of The Scientific Community In Which They Worked. Throughout, Schweber Draws On His Technical Expertise To Offer A Lively And Lucid Explanation Of How This Theory Was Finally Established As The Appropriate Way To Describe The Atomic And Subatomic Realms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'QED and the Men Who Made It'? A: The book centers on the development of quantum electrodynamics (QED) by four key physicists: Freeman Dyson, Richard Feynman, Julian Schwinger, and Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, detailing their contributions and the historical context of their work.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Silvan Schweber, a physicist and historian who provides insights into the lives and achievements of the four physicists involved in the development of QED.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 784 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in physics? A: Yes, the author presents complex topics in a lively and lucid manner, making it accessible to readers who may not have a strong background in physics.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'QED and the Men Who Made It', published on April 4, 1994.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under History & Philosophy, reflecting its focus on the historical development of scientific theories.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'QED and the Men Who Made It' released? A: The book was released on April 24, 1994.
- Q: Can you summarize the key themes of the book? A: Key themes include the challenges in reconciling quantum mechanics with relativity, the biographical details of the physicists, and the collaborative nature of scientific progress during the post-World War II period.