Uncertainty
Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr, and the Struggle for the Soul of Science
David Lindley
Explore the fascinating story of the uncertainty principle, a groundbreaking scientific idea that sparked a fierce debate among great minds like Einstein and Heisenberg. This book delves into the clash of personalities and ideas that followed Heisenberg's radical innovation in quantum theory, challenging centuries of scientific understanding. Learn how the uncertainty principle changed the way we view the physical world, and influenced fields like physics, anthropology, and literary criticism.
Publish Date
2007-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
2007-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1996
Goodreads Rating
4.02
ISBN
9781400079964
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2020-12-21T20:39:30.000Z
Greatly enjoyed Lindley's book on uncertainty in early quantum theory. It makes you understand why philosophers of science so often use examples from this time. Very educational. – source