The Theory Of Heat Radiation (1914) - Hardcover

by Max Planck (Author), Morton Masius (Translator)

The Theory of Heat Radiation, written by Max Planck and first published in 1914, is a seminal work in the field of physics. The book is an exploration of the nature of heat radiation, a topic that had long been a subject of debate among scientists. Planck's theory, which he first proposed in 1900, was groundbreaking in its assertion that energy is not continuous, but rather comes in discrete packets known as quanta. This idea revolutionized the field of physics and paved the way for the development of quantum mechanics. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical development of the study of heat radiation, including the work of scientists such as Kirchhoff, Wien, and Stefan. The second part delves into the details of Planck's theory, including his derivation of the famous Planck's Law, which describes the spectral distribution of energy emitted by a black body. The third part of the book explores the implications of Planck's theory, including its relationship to the second law of thermodynamics and its application to practical problems in engineering and physics. Overall, The Theory of Heat Radiation is a seminal work in the history of physics, one that laid the foundation for many of the key developments in the field over the next century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of modern physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.