A Philosophy of Science"Dealing with the philosophical aspects of the sciences" - Preface. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 42
Page 267
... particles , we can observe that these particles are repelled by a force which increases in conformity with classical laws as the distance between the alpha - particle and the nucleus decreases . But beyond a certain determinable point ...
... particles , we can observe that these particles are repelled by a force which increases in conformity with classical laws as the distance between the alpha - particle and the nucleus decreases . But beyond a certain determinable point ...
Page 268
... particle which is inside can get out as long as its own energy is less than that indicated by the apex of the curve - and yet alpha - particles of precisely this nature are emitted in radioactive disintegration . Let us now apply the ...
... particle which is inside can get out as long as its own energy is less than that indicated by the apex of the curve - and yet alpha - particles of precisely this nature are emitted in radioactive disintegration . Let us now apply the ...
Page 270
... particles , thereby generating rays which were at first identified as gamma- rays . Further investigation , however , showed that when these new rays penetrate screens of paraffin , water , or cellophane — i.e . , ma- terials which ...
... particles , thereby generating rays which were at first identified as gamma- rays . Further investigation , however , showed that when these new rays penetrate screens of paraffin , water , or cellophane — i.e . , ma- terials which ...
Contents
and Empirical Elements in Experience | 21 |
THE DISPUTES OVER SPACE AND TIME | 49 |
THE WORLD ABOUT US AND ITS INTERPRETATION | 77 |
Copyright | |
9 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
absolute space action analysis argument atoms basic blastomere body causal cell chemical chemistry classical mechanics complete conception defined definite derived Descartes determined doctrine Driesch earth Einstein's electrons elements energy equation equivalent classes evolution example existence experimental fact factors first-person experience fuer functional fundamental Galileo geometry gravitation Ibid idea implies infinite integration interpretation involved language laws Leibniz light linguistic logical mathematical matrix mechanics matter means metaphysical mind molecules motion nature Newton's objects observed orbits organism P. A. M. Dirac particles perceptions personality phase waves phenomena philosophy photons physical point of view position possible postulates principle principle of relativity problem psychology quantity quantum mechanics reality regarded relations relative result sense spatial specific structure substances T. H. Morgan theory theory of relativity things tion true Ueber velocity wave wave mechanics whole words