What is an Electron?
An Accessible Guide to Its History, Theory, and Physical Properties
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Beschreibung
This book offers an in-depth exploration of one of the fundamental particles that has shaped our understanding of the physical world and revolutionized technology, combining historical narrative with rigorous scientific analysis to provide a comprehensive account of the electron.
Starting from the early atomic models of Democritus and Dalton, the book traces the journey through key experiments such as J.J. Thomson's discovery of the electron, Rutherford's model, and Bohr's contributions. It discusses how these foundational experiments and theories have paved the way for modern quantum mechanics.
Each chapter looks at significant milestones, from the photoelectric effect and the discovery of electron spin to quantum tunneling and entanglement. The book also addresses the electron’s strange properties and its relatives, such as positrons, muons, and tau particles, providing a detailed examination of their roles in the broader context of quantum field theory.
The author draws from original sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity, making this work a reliable reference for students and enthusiasts alike. The text is written in accessible language, carefully explaining complex concepts without overwhelming the reader with intricate mathematical formulations.
With many illustrative figures, "What is an Electron?" serves as an essential resource for undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, and materials science, as well as for scientifically-curious readers eager to understand the profound implications of electron behavior in quantum mechanics and modern technology.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of one of the fundamental particles that has shaped our understanding of the physical world and revolutionized technology, combining historical narrative with rigorous scientific analysis to provide a comprehensive account of the electron.
Starting from the early atomic models of Democritus and Dalton, the book traces the journey through key experiments such as J.J. Thomson's discovery of the electron, Rutherford's model, and Bohr's contributions. It discusses how these foundational experiments and theories have paved the way for modern quantum mechanics.
Each chapter looks at significant milestones, from the photoelectric effect and the discovery of electron spin to quantum tunneling and entanglement. The book also addresses the electron’s strange properties and its relatives, such as positrons, muons, and tau particles, providing a detailed examination of their roles in the broader context of quantum field theory.
The author draws from original sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity, making this work a reliable reference for students and enthusiasts alike. The text is written in accessible language, carefully explaining complex concepts without overwhelming the reader with intricate mathematical formulations.
With many illustrative figures, "What is an Electron?" serves as an essential resource for undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, and materials science, as well as for scientifically-curious readers eager to understand the profound implications of electron behavior in quantum mechanics and modern technology.
Combines an historical narrative of the electron with critical reflections, making the complex topic more accessible Uses the electron's properties to introduce and explain basic concepts of quantum mechanics Written in accessible language for early college students and general readers, with complex mathematics in appendices
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Plinio Innocenzi
Themen in »What is an Electron?«
Discovery of the Electron Quantum Properties Of Electrons Historical Atomic Models J.J. Thomson Experiment Electron Physical Properties Dalton's Atomic Model Bohr's Model Evolution Muons and Tau Particles Electron Spin-Charge Separation History of the Electron