Born-Einstein Letters, 1916-1955: Friendship, Politics and Physics in Uncertain Times (Macmillan Science)

📘 Book Details

• Author: Albert Einstein

• Publisher: MACMILLAN

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2005

• ISBN: 9781349729111

• Pages: 238

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 20-12-2004

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches

📝 About The Book

"The Born-Einstein Letters" is a classic and insightful collection of correspondence between two of the most prominent scientists of the 20th century: Albert Einstein and Max Born. This book offers readers a window into the intellectual lives and the personal relationship between these two Nobel Prize winners, as they navigate the fascinating yet often controversial world of quantum physics.

The letters shed light on the scientific debates, philosophical discussions, and the emotional tensions that emerged as quantum mechanics began to challenge traditional views of physics. Einstein, a firm believer in a deterministic universe, often found himself at odds with Born’s acceptance of the probabilistic nature of quantum theory. Their correspondence reveals not only their differing viewpoints but also their shared concerns regarding the implications of their work on society, particularly during wartime.

"The Born-Einstein Letters" is a must-read for those interested in the history of physics, the development of quantum theory, and the personal perspectives of two of its key pioneers. It is equally relevant to contemporary discussions, as many of the questions and misunderstandings about quantum physics remain topical today.