Stars and atoms by Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington
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"Stars and Atoms" by A. S. Eddington is a scientific publication written in the late 1920s. The book expands on Eddington's lectures that explore the intricate relationship between the atomic world and the cosmos, focusing on how advancements in understanding stellar structures have enriched our knowledge of atomic physics. It delves deeply into the physical principles governing stars, their interiors, and the atomic processes at play, making it suitable for readers interested
in astrophysics and the fundamentals of matter. The opening of "Stars and Atoms" sets the stage for a thorough examination of the immense scale of both celestial bodies and atomic structures. Eddington begins by contrasting the vastness of stars, drawing a picture of a universe filled with enormous, distant celestial spheres, and the minuscule scale of atoms that make up physical matter. He emphasizes the continuous scientific inquiry that links the behavior of atoms to the processes occurring inside stars, particularly highlighting the intricate calculations used to infer the temperature and composition of stars' interiors. Eddington's narrative invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the universe, blending rigorous mathematical theories with accessible descriptions, thus laying a solid foundation for the more detailed explorations that follow in subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eddington, Arthur Stanley, Sir, 1882-1944 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 27015694 |
| Title | Stars and atoms |
| Original Publication | New Haven: Yale University Press, 1927. |
| Note | Based on the lectures given by Professor Eddington before the British Association [for the Advancement of Science] at Oxford, and at King's College, London, in 1926. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Stars |
| Subject | Atoms |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73362 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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