The Tests of Time: Readings in the Development of Physical Theory by Lisa M. Dolling, ISBN 0691090858
The development of physical theory is one of our greatest intellectual achievements. Its products--the currently prevailing theories of physics, astronomy, and cosmology--have proved themselves to possess intrinsic beauty and to have enormous explanatory and predictive power. This anthology of primary readings chronicles the birth and maturation of five such theories (the heliocentric theory, the electromagnetic field theory, special and general relativity, quantum theory, and the big bang theory) in the words of the scientists who brought them to life. It is the first historical account that captures the rich substance of these theories, each of which represents a fascinating story of the interplay of evidence and insight--and of dialogue among great minds.
Readers sit in with Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo as they overturn the geocentric universe; observe the genius of Faraday and Maxwell as they "discover" the electromagnetic field; look over Einstein's shoulder as he works out the details of relativity; listen in as Einstein and Bohr argue for the soul of quantum mechanics in the Completeness Debate; and watch as Hubble and others reveal the history of the universe.
The editors' approach highlights the moments of discovery that rise from scientific creativity, and the presentation humanizes the scientific process, revealing the extent to which great scientists were the first to consider the philosophical implications of their work. But, most significantly, the editors offer this as their central thesis: although each was ushered in by a revolution, and each contains counterintuitive elements that delayed its acceptance, these five theories exhibit a continuous rationaldevelopment that has led them to a permanent place in the worldview of science.
Testing for EMC Compliance: Approaches and Techniques
A unique regulatory testing and troubleshooting guide for engineers and technicians
In today’ s growing high-technology environment, engineering product designers are regularly faced with the problem of electromagnetic interference that can affect optimal product performance and prevent compliance with today’ s stringent regulatory EMC standards. Testing for EMC Compliance: Approaches and Techniques offers a simple and efficient troubleshooting guide designed to demystify what can often be a time-consuming and costly debugging process.
Mark Montrose and Edward Nakauchi offer easy and inexpensive methods to resolve EMC problems and help generate ideas for developing diagnostic tools and measurement procedures required to resolve any compliance issue. Their clear writing style makes this serious and daunting reference material uniquely accessible and enjoyable to read.
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Principles of Electrodynamics by Melvin Schwartz, ISBN 0486654931
Treats electromagnetic theory from relativistic standpoint. Coverage of Coulomb's law, interference and diffractions, waveguides and cavities, much more. Problems. Reprint of 1972 edition.
Principles of Electrodynamics by Melvin Schwartz, ISBN 0486654931
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Experimental Researches in Electricity
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was the greatest physicist of the 19th century, a pioneer in the fields of electricity and magnetism. He is best known for his discovery of the principle of electromagnetic induction and the laws of electrolysis. In "Experimental Researches in Electricity, first published in three volumes between 1839 and 1855, Faraday discusses the inquiries that led to his development of the first dynamo (the precursor of modern dynamos and generators), and his establishment of the foundations of classical field theory. His descriptions contain scarcely a word of mathematics, and he relates the progress of his experiments in direct, clear language. 1914 ed. 80 figures.
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Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Designed for students familiar with abstract mathematical concepts but possessing little knowledge of physics, this graduate-level text was written by a member of the distinguished National Academy of Science. It opens with chapters on classical mechanics and proceeds to a survey of quantum mechanics; topics include the quantum-mechanical substitute for phase space; quantum dynamics and the Schrodinger equation; generalized coordinates; linear systems and the quantization of the electromagnetic field; and quantum-statistical mechanics. The final section on group theory and quantum mechanics of the atom explores spherical symmetry and spin, the "n-electron atom and the Pauli exclusion principle, and other subjects. 1963 ed.
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