Rigden, John S

Describes the scientific work of Albert Einstein in the year 1905 that made a permanent mark on the history and future of science. Discusses how Einstein's work on the particle theory of light, molecular dimensions, Brownian motion, special relativity, and his famous equation of E=mc2 changed our world forever.

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced, signed articles on 153 topics and figures in the history of elementary particle physics, each including a further reading list.

Contains over nine hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of physics, discussing basic concepts and phenomena, devices and equipment, effects, laws, fundamental theories and constants, observed phenomena, theorems, and other topics; and includes biographies of a select group of physicists.

Tells the story of hydrogen, the simplest atom, looking at specific episodes, begining in 1815, in which hydrogen has led researchers to new scientific insights.