The Quantum Theory of the Atom [Paperback]

Original published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards.Original published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards. The text opens with a historical account of the quantum theory from its inception by Planck, and is followed by a full treatment of the dynamical theory evolved by Bohr and his school during the following ten years.Original published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards. The text opens with a historical account of the quantum theory from its inception by Planck, and is followed by a full treatment of the dynamical theory evolved by Bohr and his school during the following ten years.Original published in 1926, this book presents a detailed account of quantum theory from its beginnings onwards. The text opens with a historical account of the quantum theory from its inception by Planck, and is followed by a full treatment of the dynamical theory evolved by Bohr and his school during the following ten years to explain the phenomena of line spectra. Some chapters are devoted to a general description of optical and X-ray spectra and their significance in the problem of the atomic structure of the elements. It closes with an account of work on the reaction of the atom to radiation fields. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in quantum theory and the history of science.1. The origin of the quantum theory; Planck's radiation formula; 2. The nuclear theory of the atom; Bohr's theory of the hydrogen spectrum; 3. The correspondence principle; the photo-electric effect; Einstein's deduction of Planck's formula; 4. The adiabatic principle of Ehrenfest; the stationary states of a periodic system; 5. General dynamical theory; 6. Contact transformations; the HamiltonJacobi differential equation; 7. The use of angle variables; multiply periodic systems; 8. The relativity theory of the finelóç