Einstein and Oppenheimer
| Author | : Silvan S. Schweber |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2009-06-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674043350 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674043359 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Einstein and Oppenheimer by : Silvan S. Schweber
Download or read book Einstein and Oppenheimer written by Silvan S. Schweber and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer, two iconic scientists of the twentieth century, belonged to different generations, with the boundary marked by the advent of quantum mechanics. By exploring how these men differed—in their worldview, in their work, and in their day—this book provides powerful insights into the lives of two critical figures and into the scientific culture of their times.
