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Covered with deep mist : the development of quantum gravity (1916-1956) /

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This is the first book-length treatment of the history of attempts to bring quantum mechanics and gravitation together. It goes beyond a mere technical examination of the problems, by also looking at social and cultural factors involved in the changing fortunes of the field.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rickles, Dean (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2020]
Subjects:
Quantum gravity.
Gravité quantique.
Gravity.
SCIENCE.
Quantum Theory.
Physics.
Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Quantum gravity
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This is the first book-length treatment of the history of attempts to bring quantum mechanics and gravitation together. It goes beyond a mere technical examination of the problems, by also looking at social and cultural factors involved in the changing fortunes of the field.
Physical Description:1 online resource (321 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192529794
019252979X
9780191844393
019184439X