Taming the Atom: The Emergence of the Visible Microworld

by Hans Christian Von Baeyer

Book Overview

Fascinating, accessible study covers the components of the atom, quantum mechanics, the atomic landscape, atoms in isolation, quantum reality, and more. "Lucid and entertaining." -- "The New York... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679400397
• ISBN13: 9780679400394
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"