Physics and Philosophy. The Revolution in Modern Science

Werber Heisenberg

F. S. C. Northrop (Introduction) "There is a general awareness that contemporary physics has brought about an important revision in man's conception of the universe and his relation to it." . DESCRIPTION: The seminal work by one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century, Physics and Philosophy is Werner Heisenberg s concise and accessible narrative of the revolution in modern physics, in which he played a towering role. The outgrowth of a celebrated lecture series, this book remains as relevant, provocative, and fascinating as when it was first published in 1958. A brilliant scientist whose ideas altered our perception of the universe, Heisenberg is considered the father of quantum physics; he is most famous for the Uncertainty Principle, which states that quantum particles do not occupy a fixed, measurable position. His contributions remain a cornerstone of contemporary physics theory and application.