history of physics II
The past 350 years have transformed our understanding of matter, energy, space, and time. This collection of more than 4,500 works reveals that transformation through original scientific papers, books, and reports that introduced many of the most important discoveries in physics and related fields, including astronomy, astrophysics, and chemistry.
The documents trace the development of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics. Among the authors represented are Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, James Clerk Maxwell, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and Richard Feynman. Particularly notable are original publications documenting the discovery of radioactivity, the development of quantum theory, the expanding universe, nuclear fission, and the emergence of the Standard Model.
Organized into 13 sections and numerous chapters, the collection follows individual scientific breakthroughs and the discoveries that made them possible. An accompanying volume of more than 800 pages provides historical context and detailed references for the documents.
A full list of collection documents is available upon request.
Accompanying the collection is an 800+ page volume, History of Physics II, featuring detailed references and contextual essays that explore each work and its significance in the evolution of physics.
The volume is available in both PDF and printed editions. Please contact us to request a copy.
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