ATOMIC PHYSICS (Sixth Edition) [Hardcover] Born, Max

Description

1959 6th edition. No dust jacket. Hardcover has some fading at edges and spine. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This sixth edition of “Atomic Physics” by Max Born, published in 1959, is a seminal work in the field of quantum mechanics and atomic theory. Born, a German physicist and mathematician, was one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1954 for his fundamental research in this area. This book is a comprehensive treatise on the subject, covering topics such as the structure of atoms, atomic spectra, and the behavior of electrons in atoms.

Despite the absence of a dust jacket and some fading on the hardcover, the book itself is in acceptable condition, with clean pages and a secure binding. This edition is particularly significant as it reflects the state of knowledge in atomic physics at the time, just a few years after the development of quantum electrodynamics and the formulation of the Standard Model of particle physics. It serves as a valuable historical record of the rapid advancements in this field during the mid-20th century.

Collectors and readers interested in the history of physics and the development of quantum mechanics will find this book a treasured addition to their libraries. It offers insights into the groundbreaking work of Max Born and his contemporaries, as well as a glimpse into the scientific thought processes that paved the way for our modern understanding of the atomic world.