151 The Roots of Quantum Mechanics
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The rise of modern physics grew from a physical phenomenon that classical physics cannot explain. These gateways to the modern era required radical departures from previous understandings of how the world and universe works. Entirely new fields of physics that emerged on these new pathways, with quantum mechanics exposing atoms and molecules in ways that were entirely unknown in classical physics. All this began about 100 years ago.
Alex Gabbard
Alex Gabbard went off to college to study mechanical engineering and was drafted into the Vietnam conflict. After returning to college, he studied atomic physics and had a career doing research in civilian applications of energy at ORNL. He is now retired and enjoys restoring old cars and writing. He has written many books about his interests and has published 37 books.