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Summary
Summary
In 1905, Albert Einstein published five scientific articles that fundamentally changed the world-view of physics: The Special Theory of Reativity revolutionized our concept of space and time, E=mc? became the best-known equation in physics.
On the occasion of the 100th aniversary of Einstein's "annus mirabilis" 1905, the UNESCO declared the year 2005 the "World Year of Physics", in order to draw attention to the impact of physics. The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science dedicates an exhibition to the easily most important scientist of the 20th century.
The exhibition is accompanied by a two-volume catalogue . The elaborate, four-colour first volume (Albert Einstein - Chief Engineer of the Universe: Einstein's Life and Work in Context) mirrors the structure of the exhibition, containing detailed, easy-to-understand information on the three large exhibition areas
- World-view and discovery
- Einstein - his life
- Einstein's world today.
On the basis of Einstein's innovative theoretical work, the text explains changing historical world-views as well as the conditions under which science develops, shedding light on the bumpy path of Einstein's life and the political and social revolutions which formed its background. This bridge between scientific and cultural history opens up a perspective on Einstein's biography which goes far beyond the traditional picture of this exceptional science genius.
The book concludes with a depiction of the effects of Einstein's work on today's science and culture. A DVD with animations and film sequences from the exhibition is enclosed.
The second volume is a bilingual collection of source material (Documents of a Life's Pathway/Dokumente eines Lebensweges). Letters and manuscripts by Einstein as well as photographs of people and objects are reproduced in high quality and invite the reader to study the exhibition's sources more intensively.
Author Notes
Professor Jürgen Renn is director at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. His research focuses primarily on the emergence of mechanics in antiquity, the interaction between practical and theoretical knowledge since the Renaissance, the transition from classical to modern physics, the development of the theory of relativity, and the application of new media to the history of science. Professor Renn is coordinator of the exhibition 'Albert Einstein - Chief Engineer of the Universe' 2005 in Berlin.
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These volumes illuminate the life and times of Albert Einstein--one with written material, the other an exhibition of Einstein's life and work. The larger volume is a handsomely produced collection of 130 documents, each accompanied by a brief explanation. The large number of letters and working papers photo-reproduced with Einstein's own handwritten corrections and notes will make this a very useful resource for scholars and students interested in working with Einstein material firsthand. Many photographs illustrating Einstein's career, including family photographs and more familiar public images of Einstein, provide context for the documents themselves. The second volume is the catalog of the exhibition Albert Einstein: Chief Engineer of the Universe, originally mounted in Berlin by the Max Plank Gesellschaft to commemorate the "Einstein Year 2005," marking the centenary of four of Einstein's landmark publications of 1905, including work that led to his revolutionary theory of relativity. Together, these volumes are a very carefully researched presentation of the background, significance, and diverse ramifications of Einstein's life and work, personally and politically. Both volumes are profusely illustrated with the highest quality color photographs; the accompanying explanatory text provides a wealth of detail about Einstein himself. Renn's introduction acknowledges the many contributors. For every public and academic library. ^BSumming Up: Essential. All levels. J. W. Dauben CUNY Herbert H. Lehman College
Table of Contents
| Part I Science |
| 1 Introduction |
| 2 New Cavity Geometries |
| 3 RF Surface Resistance and Critical Field |
| 4 Muiltipacting & Field Emission |
| 5 High-Field Q-slope and Quench Field |
| Part II Technology |
| 6 Cavity Fabrication Advances |
| 7 Cavity Treatment Advances |
| 8 Input Couplers |
| 9 Higher Mode Couplers |
| 10 Tuners |
| Part III Applications |
| 11 Applications and Operations |
| 12 Future Applications |
