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The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity: A Study in Mundane Physics

The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity

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"The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity" by Shaul Katzir is a physics book focused on Devices & Sensors. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity, the first history of the subject, exhaustively examines how diverse influences led to the discovery of the phenomenon in 1880, and how they shaped subsequent research until the consolidation of an empirical and theoretical knowledge of the field circa 1895. Shaul Katzir’s historical account shows that this ‘mundane’ science was an intriguing intellectual and practical enterprise, which involved originality, surprises and controversies.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of scientific discoveries, particularly in physics and crystallography.
Focus: The historical emergence and early research of piezoelectricity from its discovery in 1880 to the establishment of its theoretical framework by 1895.
Covers: The diverse influences that led to the discovery of piezoelectricity and the subsequent empirical and theoretical advancements in the field.
Why It Matters: Understanding the origins and development of piezoelectricity provides insight into how scientific knowledge evolves through intellectual and practical efforts in physics and related disciplines.

"The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity" by Shaul Katzir is a physics book focused on Devices & Sensors. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Devices & Sensors

Author: Shaul Katzir

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

The Beginnings of Piezoelectricity, the first history of the subject, exhaustively examines how diverse influences led to the discovery of the phenomenon in 1880, and how they shaped subsequent research until the consolidation of an empirical and theoretical knowledge of the field circa 1895. Shaul Katzir’s historical account shows that this ‘mundane’ science was an intriguing intellectual and practical enterprise, which involved originality, surprises and controversies.

AuthorShaul Katzir
PublisherSpringer
Published2010-11-22
ISBN-139789048171675
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDevices & Sensors
SeriesBoston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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