From falling bodies to radio waves
by Emilio G. Segrè · first published 1984
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A sequel to Segrè's From X-rays to Quarks this traces the development of scientific thought all the way from Galileo, Huygens and Newton up till the modern works of Maxwell, Boltzmann and Gibbs. Segrè illuminates not only the evolution and development of physical ideas and theories but also the lives of the numerous highly original and sometimes idiosyncratic thinkers behind them.
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…is scattered around books, periodicals and scientific journals. A very small selection for you and any people interested: From Emilio Segre (Nobel Laureate) there is this 2 book series.Recommended. - From Falling Bodies to Radio Waves [1] - From X-rays to Quarks [2] Then, you have Abraham Pais, all his books are highly recommended, I will include 2 here [3] Subtle is the lord (Best Einstein Scientific Biography) [4] Inward Bound…
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