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DR. INFELD'S “New Developments in Science” presents to Polish readers an account of the most recent advances in physics and chemistry, particularly in the domain of sub-atomic phenomena and the structure of matter. The author opens with a reference to Pascal's views (1647) on the aims of physical inquiry and, after a brief historical sketch, proceeds to describe current ideas concern ing matter and energy, X-rays, the quantum theory and the new wave mechanics. Attention is directed to the important discoveries of the last few years, including the Compton and Raman effects.
Nowe Drogi Nauki: Kwanty i Materja.
Napisal Dr. Leopold Infeld. (Z Dziedziny Nauki i Techniki, Tom 2.) Pp. x + 284 + 6 plates. (Warszawa: Mathesis Polskiej, 1933.)
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[Short Reviews]. Nature 133, 372 (1934). https://doi.org/10.1038/133372a0
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