The concept of fundamental nuclear forces emerged gradually during the start of the 1930s and reached our present level of description some time before the 1950s. The Origin of the Concept of Nuclear Forces presents a unified, comprehensive account of the history of this important part of the modern scientific worldview. In addition, the authors, foremost experts in the field, examine the sociological and philosophical aspects of the story in light of the various theories of scientific development. The book contains analyses of published work, archival materials, and original interviews. It will be appealing primarily to historians of science and physicists interested in the roots of their field.
- ISBN10 0750303735
- ISBN13 9780750303736
- Publish Date 1 January 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Institute of Physics Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 392
- Language English