Biographies in the history of physics : actors, objects, institutions /: actors, objects, institutions. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Christian Forstner, Mark Walker, editors.
• Other Names: Forstner, Christian; Walker, Mark
• Contents: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- On Biography -- This Book -- References -- Part I Individuals -- 2 The 'Invisible Hand' of Carl Friedrich Gauß-Retracing the Life of Moritz Meyerstein, a 19th century Instrument Maker and Universitäts-Mechanicus -- The Instrument Maker and Mechanicus as a Profession -- The Difficult Situation of the Sources -- The Documentary Biography -- The Broad Array of Meyerstein Instruments -- Jewish Emancipation -- Meyerstein's Workshops -- References -- 3 The Personal is Professional: Margaret Maltby's Life in Physics -- Introduction -- The Girl Who Asked Why Graduate Studies in Germany -- Returning to the U.S. -- Adoption and Motherhood -- The Professor as Maternal Figure -- A Family Mystery -- The Role of the Historian -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Erwin Schrödinger in the Second Spanish Republic, 1934-1935 -- The Trips: August 1934 and March-April 1935 -- From Magdalene College to the Palacio de La Magdalena -- Tracing a Big Eight with a BMW -- The Silver Age of Spanish Physics -- Looking for a Position -- Schrödinger's Cat in Spain -- Final Remarks -- References -- 5 Ludwig Prandtl: Pioneer of Fluid Mechanics and Science Manager Introduction: The Biographical Challenge -- Prandtl's Career in a Nutshell -- Early Success in Science: The Boundary Layer Concept -- Institution Builder: AVA and KWI -- The Great Challenge: Turbulence -- Adviser for Research Policy -- Conclusion: The Self-image as "Unpolitical" Scientist -- References -- 6 Rudolf Tomaschek-An Exponent of the "Deutsche Physik" Movement -- Introduction -- Tomaschek as Professor of Experimental Physics at the TH in Munich -- "Aryan Physics" in the Lecture Catalogue? -- Doctoral Dissertations at the Physical Institute Fritz Sauter's Appointment-a Complete Turnaround? -- Tomaschek as a Part of "Deutsche Physik" -- The Munich Synod/Debate (1940) and the Conference in Seefeld (1942) -- Ties to the "Deutsche Physik" Movement -- Networks Between "Völkisch" Sciences and Party Organisations -- The Zeitschrift Für Die Gesamte Naturwissenschaft (ZgN) -- Tomascheks Contribution to the Student Guide (Studienführer) -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 The 'Better' Nazi: Pascual Jordan and the Third Reich -- Introduction -- Weimar -- National Socialism -- The Struggle Against "Aryan Physics" -- Rehabilitation Mastering the Past -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Relativity and Dialectical Materialism: Science, Philosophy and Ideology in Hans-Jürgen Treder's Early Academic Career -- Introduction -- Relativity and Science Policy in the Post-War Period -- Between Physics and Philosophy -- Discussing Modern Physics -- Unintended Changes -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Biography and Autobiography in the Making of a Genius: Richard P. Feynman -- Introduction -- Feynman and the Community of American Physicists -- The Style of US Physics: Practical Men und Cultivated Persons
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 530.092; Physicists -- Biography; Physics -- History; History of science; Mensuration & systems of measurement; Impact of science & technology on society; Science -- History; Technology & Engineering -- Mensuration; Science -- Physics; History; Measurement; Physical measurements; Physics; Science -- Social aspects; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030485092; 3030485099
• Related ISBNs: 3030485080; 9783030485085
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