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The Adventurous Life of Friedrich Georg Houtermans, Physicist (1903-1966) (2012)

The Adventurous Life of Friedrich Georg Houtermans, Physicist (1903-1966)

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"The Adventurous Life of Friedrich Georg Houtermans, Physicist (1903-1966)" by Edoardo Amaldi is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The physicist Friedrich Houtermans (1903-1966) was an essential promoter and proponent of the development of physics in Berne. He introduced a number of activities in the field of elementary particles, with a special focus on the physics of cosmic rays, and important contributions in applied physics.

This biography of Houtermans was written by Edoardo Amaldi and was almost finished just before his unexpected death in 1989. The editors have only corrected typographical errors and have introduced only minimal text changes in order to preserve the original content. Additionally they have collected and included unpublished pictures and memories from Houtermans' students and collaborators. The text is the result of a thorough and intensive study on Houtermans' life and character carried out by Edoardo Amaldi. It is more than a biography, since the figure of Houtermans is set in a historical perspective of Europe between the two world wars. This book will be of great interest to historians and historians of science.

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Best For: Historians and students interested in the history of physics and European science between the world wars
Focus: The life and scientific contributions of physicist Friedrich Georg Houtermans, especially in cosmic ray physics and applied physics
Covers: Houtermans' role in developing physics in Berne, his work on elementary particles, and historical context of Europe from 1903 to 1966
Why It Matters: It provides a detailed historical perspective on a key figure in physics, highlighting his scientific impact and the broader scientific environment of his time

"The Adventurous Life of Friedrich Georg Houtermans, Physicist (1903-1966)" by Edoardo Amaldi is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Edoardo Amaldi

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The physicist Friedrich Houtermans (1903-1966) was an essential promoter and proponent of the development of physics in Berne. He introduced a number of activities in the field of elementary particles, with a special focus on the physics of cosmic rays, and important contributions in applied physics.

This biography of Houtermans was written by Edoardo Amaldi and was almost finished just before his unexpected death in 1989. The editors have only corrected typographical errors and have introduced only minimal text changes in order to preserve the original content. Additionally they have collected and included unpublished pictures and memories from Houtermans' students and collaborators. The text is the result of a thorough and intensive study on Houtermans' life and character carried out by Edoardo Amaldi. It is more than a biography, since the figure of Houtermans is set in a historical perspective of Europe between the two world wars. This book will be of great interest to historians and historians of science.

AuthorEdoardo Amaldi
PublisherSpringer
Published2013-02-07
ISBN-139783642328541
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesSpringerbriefs in Physics

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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