When did Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld write their book about physics?
Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld wrote the book in 1938. Simon & Schuster published the book in the United States later that same year.
Questions about The Evolution of Physics
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Why did Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld decide to co-author a history of physics?
Leopold Infeld needed money after failing to secure a permanent position at the Institute for Advanced Study. He devised a plan to co-author a history of physics that would surely succeed while Einstein approved the proposal.
What was Albert Einstein's stance on quantum mechanics in his book with Leopold Infeld?
Albert Einstein pushed his realist approach to physics throughout the text despite growing opposition from quantum mechanics. The authors argued that belief in an objective reality had driven great scientific advances across centuries.
How did James Clerk Maxwell explain electromagnetic interactions in the work by Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld?
James Clerk Maxwell explained these interactions through his field theory equations. Heinrich Hertz confirmed the existence of electromagnetic waves predicted by Maxwell's work which traveled at the speed of light.
Which publications reviewed the book by Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld in spring 1938?
Reviews appeared across multiple publications including The Boston Transcript, Manchester Guardian, and The Nation during spring 1938. Time magazine featured the book on its cover shortly after publication.