Landau: The Physicist & the Man
| Author | : J B J B Sykes |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 359 |
| Release | : 2013-10-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483286884 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483286886 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Landau: The Physicist & the Man by : J B J B Sykes
Download or read book Landau: The Physicist & the Man written by J B J B Sykes and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name of Lev Davidovich Landau is widely known as that of one of the greatest twentieth-century physicists. A brilliant teacher to those pupils he carefully chose, notoriously controversial in his outlook and opinions, the combination of his outstanding intellect and striking personality brought him almost legendary fame. This volume contains letters, papers and recollections by friends and pupils, describing Landau's views of science, culture and life, and provides the reader with a vivid portrait of a remarkable man.
