{"product_id":"the-quantum-theory-of-the-atom-paperback-9781107463912","title":"The Quantum Theory of the Atom (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107463912","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Quantum Theory of the Atom\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge Birtwistle (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107463912, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 January 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e250 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.37 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginal published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards. The text opens with a historical account of the quantum theory from its inception by Planck, and is followed by a full treatment of the dynamical theory evolved by Bohr and his school during the following ten years to explain the phenomena of line spectra. Some chapters are devoted to a general description of optical and X-ray spectra and their significance in the problem of the atomic structure of the elements. It closes with an account of work on the reaction of the atom to radiation fields. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in quantum theory and the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The origin of the quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e Planck's radiation formula\u003cbr\u003e 2. The nuclear theory of the atom\u003cbr\u003e Bohr's theory of the hydrogen spectrum\u003cbr\u003e 3. The correspondence principle\u003cbr\u003e the photo-electric effect\u003cbr\u003e Einstein's deduction of Planck's formula\u003cbr\u003e 4. The adiabatic principle of Ehrenfest\u003cbr\u003e the stationary states of a periodic system\u003cbr\u003e 5. General dynamical theory\u003cbr\u003e 6. Contact transformations\u003cbr\u003e the Hamilton–Jacobi differential equation\u003cbr\u003e 7. The use of angle variables\u003cbr\u003e multiply periodic systems\u003cbr\u003e 8. The relativity theory of the fine structure of the hydrogen lines\u003cbr\u003e electron in a central field\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Stark effect\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Zeeman effect\u003cbr\u003e 11. The series spectra of the elements\u003cbr\u003e 12. The multiple structure of series lines\u003cbr\u003e theory of the Ritz formula\u003cbr\u003e 13. Arc and spark spectra\u003cbr\u003e excitation of lines by electrons or radiation\u003cbr\u003e 14. X-ray spectra\u003cbr\u003e 15. Absorption spectra and absorption edges\u003cbr\u003e Bohr's table of the atomic structures of the elements\u003cbr\u003e 17. Band spectra in the infra-red\u003cbr\u003e 18. Band spectra in the optical region\u003cbr\u003e molecular rotation and specific heat\u003cbr\u003e 19. The Keplerian orbit\u003cbr\u003e the Delaunay elements\u003cbr\u003e 20. The astronomical theory of perturbations and atom mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 21. General perturbation theory\u003cbr\u003e 22. The effect of electric and magnetic fields on the spectra of elements of higher atomic number. Recent developments of the quantum theory: the doublet theories of Sommerfield and Landé\u003cbr\u003e the dispersion theory of Kramers\u003cbr\u003e the quantum-kinematics of Heisenberg\u003cbr\u003e Index of authors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of engineering \u0026amp; technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of engineering \u0026amp; technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20%5BTBX%5D%22\"\u003eTBX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006141190424,"sku":"9781107463912","price":25.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107463912i.jpg?v=1696754531","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-quantum-theory-of-the-atom-paperback-9781107463912","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}