The Infancy of Atomic Physics --Maggie Reyes

--Maggie Reyes

Wallace Fowlie

"Papillons" (1832)

The author demonstrates that the black body radiation law can be deduced from maximal entropy principles

The Infancy of Atomic Physics --Maggie ReyesAtomic physics is a mighty Hercules that dominates modern civilization, promising immense reserves of power but threatening catastrophic war and radioactive pollution. The story of the atom's discovery and the development of techniques to harness its energy offers fascinating insights into the forces behind twenty first century technology. This compelling history portrays the human faces and lives behind the beginnings of atomic science. The Infancy