Kristian Birkeland
The First Space Scientist
(Sprache: Englisch)
This biography conveys the life and accomplishments of a Norwegian hero to the English speaking world, illustrating the beginnings of collaboration between science and industry. It shows how work in a small country laid the foundation for the green revolution.
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This biography conveys the life and accomplishments of a Norwegian hero to the English speaking world, illustrating the beginnings of collaboration between science and industry. It shows how work in a small country laid the foundation for the green revolution.
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- Acknowledgements- Introduction: Tempora mutant et nos cum illis mutamur
I. Background and Education. At the 19th Century's End. A New Abel
II. Geomagnetic and Solar System Research. Aurora in a Vacuum Chamber. The Norwegian Auroral Expeditions. The Universe in a Vacuum Chamber. Fast Switches and Electromagnetic Cannons. In as Little as Four Years
III. Birkeland the Man. As Seen in His Own Time. Consummatus in brevi, explevit tempora multa
IV. Birkeland's Heritage. From Small Acorns. In Memoriam
- Appendix 1. Birkeland's Scientific Publications. Appendix 2. Archives and Unpublished Sources. Appendix 3. Patents. Appendix 4. Letters
- Bibliography
- Index of Names
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Alv Egeland , William J. Burke
- 2007, 228 Seiten, Maße: 16 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Springer Netherlands
- ISBN-10: 1402032935
- ISBN-13: 9781402032936
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2005
Sprache:
Englisch
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The book is written with scientists in mind and follows Lucy Jago's successful biography... I recommend Kristian Birkeland: The First Space Scientist to any physicist who is interested in the history of space science. -Hans C. Stengaek-Nielsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, in Physics Today
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