| Author |
Holst, Helge, 1871-1944 |
| Author |
Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937 |
| Translator |
Lindsay, Rachel T., 1898-1990 |
| Translator |
Lindsay, Robert Bruce, 1900-1985 |
| Uniform Title |
Bohr's Atomteori, almenfatteligt fremstillet. English
|
| Title |
The atom and the Bohr theory of its structure : an elementary presentation
|
| Original Publication |
United States: Alfred A. Knopf, 1923.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"The Atom and the Bohr Theory of Its Structure: An Elementary Presentation" by H. A. Kramers and Helge Holst is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text aims to present the fundamental concepts of atomic theory, particularly focusing on Niels Bohr's revolutionary ideas regarding atomic structure and the behavior of electrons. This work is intended for readers who wish to grasp modern scientific developments related to atomic theory without engaging in complex mathematical formulations. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of atomic theory, beginning with ancient philosophers like Democritus. It describes the significant advancements in understanding atomic structure made by scientists at the turn of the 20th century, particularly the discoveries regarding electrons and the quantum theory. The authors convey how Niels Bohr's groundbreaking work in 1913 laid the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of atomic structure by integrating classical theories with quantum mechanics. This section serves as a foundation for the exploration of detailed concepts that will follow in the subsequent chapters of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QC: Science: Physics
|
| LoC Class |
QD: Science: Chemistry
|
| Subject |
Atomic theory
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70708 |
| Release Date |
May 5, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
