by RogerPenrose (Contributor), Carlo Cercignani (Author)
The book presents the life and personality, the scientific and philosophical work of Ludwig Boltzmann. His tragic life ending with his suicide is described in detail. A substantial part of the book is devoted to discussing his work establishing the atomic structure of matter and his influence on modern physics.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 348
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 12 Jan 2006
ISBN 10: 0198570643
ISBN 13: 9780198570646