On understanding atoms
Subtitle: [part II]. (Audiocassette).
Contributors: Peat, David.; Buckley, Paul, 1938-; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Series: Ideas (Radio program); Physics and beyond
Publisher: CBC Learning Systems // 1000L
Published: 1970
Place of publication: [Toronto]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 60
Subjects: Heisenberg, Werner, -- 1901-1976.; Pauli, Wolfgang, -- 1900-1958.; Physics -- History.; Quantum theory -- History.; Atoms.; Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
Description: Third program in the series, Physics and beyond, designed to trace the origin and development of the central principles and theories of physics with some of the scientists involved in their creation. This program continues with some historical reflections on the emergence of the quantum theory; the theory which made such a radical break with classical physics and which implied fundamental limitations to human understanding of the universe. Prof. G.E. Uhlenbeck recalls the period of Heisenberg's paper, his reactions to the new quantum theory, and his move to America. Heisenberg himself then summarizes the developments which led to the formulation of the "uncertainty relations" in 1927. Also participating in the discussion is the late Leon Rosenfeld, discussing Niels Bohr. Uhlenbeck and Heisenberg conclude the talk with reminiscences of Wolfgang Pauli, physicist.-
Notes: Undergrad general