The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner
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The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner: Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers. Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses(Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers)

The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner: Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers. Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses(Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers)


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Not only was E.P. Wigner one of the most active creators of 20th century physics, he was also always interested in expressing his opinion in philosophical, political or sociological matters. This volume of his collected works covers a wide selection of his essays about science and society, about himself and his colleagues. Annotated by J. Mehra, this volume will become an important source of reference for historians of science, and it will be pleasant reading for every physicist interested in forming ideas in modern physics.

Table of Contents:
Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses.- Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses.- Autobiographical Essays and Interviews.- A Physicist Looks at the Soul.- The Scientist and Society.- Changes in Physics During My Time in Princeton and Plans for the Future in Retirement.- A Conversation with Eugene Wigner by J. Walsh.- (in Honor of Marcos Moshinsky).- Recollections and Expectations.- An Interview with Eugene Paul. Wigner by I. Kardos.- The Citation: Eugene Paul Wigner.- Response to Citation by James R. Killian Jr..- Biographical Sketches.- Enrico Fermi.- New Editor of “Reviews of Modern Physics”: E. U. Condon.- The Scientific Work of John von Neumann.- John von Neumann.- Biographical Notice of Maria Goeppert Mayer.- An Appreciation on the 60th Birthday of Edward Teller.- Leo Szilard.- Obituary: Maria Goeppert Mayer.- Obituary: Werner K. Heisenberg.- Obituary: Michael Polanyi.- Michael Polanyi.- Obituary: Eugene Feenberg.- The Wigner Medal: A Tribute to Valentine Bargmann.- Concluding Remarks.- Einstein — A Memoir.- Erinnerungen an Albert Einstein.- Thirty Years of Knowing Einstein.- Biography of John von Neumann.- Celebration of the 80th Year of Paul Harteck.- Address Delivered to the Memorial Meeting [for Paul Dirac] in Tallahassee.- New Light on Einstein Letter.- Remembering Paul Dirac.- Science.- Roots of the Atomic Age.- On the Fermi, ?-Disintegration Theory.- The Role of Mathematical Methods in Physical Theories.- The International Oxford Conference on Nuclear Physics.- Convocation Address at the University of Alberta.- Pure and Applied Nuclear Physics in East and West.- Conference on Invariance Mexico City, July 20–August 30, 1959.- Review of the Second Gatlinburg Conference on Reactions Between Complex Nuclei.- Union of theGerman Physical Societies: Report of Annual Meeting.- The Scientist: His Increased Responsibilities.- Fermi Award: AEC Honors Teller for Contributions to Nuclear Science.- Science: The New Particles and Their Radiations.- The Impact of Success on Science.- The Roles of Primitive Knowledge, of Language, and of Mathematics in the Physicsal Sciences.- E. P. Wigner’s Comments at the Roundtable Discussion at the Conference on Nuclear Cross Sections and Technology.- The Unity of Science.- The Unity of Science: Closing Summary.- The Scope and Promise of Science.- Methods.- Mathematical Physics.- The Physical Sciences.- The Physical Sciences: Committee Chairman’s Summary.- The Future Vocation of Science.- The Future of Science — What One Can Hope For.- The Neutron: The Impact of Its Discovery and Its Uses.- On Science and Its Evolution.- Reflections on the Role and Purpose of Science.- The Miracle of Science.- Science, Its Future and Purpose.- Science and Society.- Reflections on the Atomic Bomb.- Science in Two Worlds: Its Accomplishments and Aims.- Ethics in the Relationship Between Science and Society.- Science and Society.- Science and Technology for Affluence and Satisfaction.- Book Reviews.- Review of “Kinematic Relativity: A Sequel to Relativity, Gravitation, and World Structure”.- Review of “Theoretical Nuclear Physics”.- Review of “Handbuch der Physik, Vol. 1: Mathematical Methods”.- Review of “Proceedings of the Rehovoth Conference on Nuclear Structure”.- Review of “Elements de Physique Nucléaire”.- Review of “Fast Reactor Cross Sections”.- Review of “American Scientists and Nuclear Weapons Policy”.- Review of “The Inspiration of Science”.- Review of “Nuclear Shell Theory”.- Review of “The Quantum Theory of Fields.Proceedings of the 1961 Solvay Conference”.- Review of “Internal Factors in Evolution”.- Review of “Theory of Groups in Classical and Quantum Physics, Vol. I: Mathematical Structures and the Foundations of Quantum Theory”.- Review of “Of Molecules and Men”.- Review of “The Role of Mathematics in the Rise of Science”.- Review of “Nuclear War and Nuclear Peace”.- Review of “Formulas and Theorems for the Special Functions of Mathematical Physics”.- Review of “Random Matrices and the Statistical Theory of Energy Levels”.- Review of “Reflections on Big Science”.- Review of “Relaxation in Shock Waves”.- Review of “Annual Review of Nuclear Science”.- Review of “Symmetry Discovered: Concepts and Applications in Nature and Science”.- Review of “The Advisors — Oppenheimer, Teller, and the Superbomb”.- Review of “Albert Einsein, The Human Side: New Glimpses from His Archives”.- Review of “A Perspective of Physics”.


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  • ISBN-13: 9783642081804
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 536
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers
  • Width: 210 mm
  • ISBN-10: 3642081800
  • Publisher Date: 18 Dec 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers
  • Sub Title: Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers. Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses


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