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Heinrich Hertz: Classical Physicist, Modern Philosopher
Nordmann, Alfred. Ed(S): Baird, D.; Hughes, R. I. G.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Baird, D.; Hughes, R. I. G. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
The sub-title of this symposium is accurate and, in a curious way, promises more than it states: Classical Physicist, Modem Philosopher. Heinrich Hertz, as the con summate experimentalist of 19th century technique and as brilliant clarifying critic of physical theory of his time, achieved one of the fulfilments but at the same time opened one of the transition points of classical physics. Thus, in his 'popular' lecture 'On the Relations Between Light and Electricity' at Heidelberg in the Fall of 1889, Hertz identified the ether as henceforth the most fundamental problem of physics, as the conceptual mystery but also the ... Read more
The sub-title of this symposium is accurate and, in a curious way, promises more than it states: Classical Physicist, Modem Philosopher. Heinrich Hertz, as the con summate experimentalist of 19th century technique and as brilliant clarifying critic of physical theory of his time, achieved one of the fulfilments but at the same time opened one of the transition points of classical physics. Thus, in his 'popular' lecture 'On the Relations Between Light and Electricity' at Heidelberg in the Fall of 1889, Hertz identified the ether as henceforth the most fundamental problem of physics, as the conceptual mystery but also the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048148813
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V9789048148813
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Reviews for Heinrich Hertz: Classical Physicist, Modern Philosopher
`... unusually well-balanced anthology ... The editors...are to be congratulated for producing a superb introduction to Hertz scholarship.' ISIS, 91:1 (2000)