A Student's Guide Through the Great Physics Texts

Focusing on modern atomic theory, this book explores the evolution of atomism through 19th-century experiments on heat flow. It features selections from significant works by renowned scientists like Carnot, Clausius, Rutherford, Planck, and Heisenberg, each accompanied by introductory commentary and study questions. Numerical and laboratory exercises enhance comprehension and application of concepts. As the final volume in a four-part series, it serves as an excellent college-level textbook for natural sciences, history, or philosophy students, and is also suitable for advanced high-school learners and curious scholars.