On the Conservation of Force (eBook)

Hermann von Helmholtz (Autor)

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2023
31 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772656-2 (EAN)

Infos

Hermann von Helmholtz's work 'On the Conservation of Force' is a landmark in the history of scientific thought. Originally published in 1847, this book revolutionized the understanding of the conservation of energy in the field of physics. Helmholtz explores the concept of energy conservation through a series of rigorous experiments and mathematical analyses, providing a comprehensive explanation of the fundamental principle. His writing is clear and precise, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a wider audience. This work laid the foundation for future advancements in the field of physics and remains a classic in the history of science literature. Helmholtz's literary style is characterized by a blend of empirical evidence and theoretical speculation, creating a compelling argument for the conservation of energy. The book is a testament to his intellectual prowess and dedication to scientific inquiry. Recommended for readers interested in the history of physics and the development of scientific theories, 'On the Conservation of Force' is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire generations of scientists and scholars.

Autor

Hermann von Helmholtz (1821–1894) was a luminary in the realm of 19th-century science, contributing monumentally to the understanding of physiology, optics, electrodynamics, mathematics, and metrology. One of his pivotal works, 'On the Conservation of Force' (1847), established the law of conservation of energy, an indispensable foundation for physical science. Helmholtz's interdisciplinary expertise allowed him to traverse and unify various scientific fields, leading to the formulation of the Helmholtz equation in acoustics and the Helmholtz free energy concept in thermodynamics. His literary style is characterized by meticulous explanation and insight, aiming to make complex scientific principles accessible to scholars and educated laypeople alike. Helmholtz pursued the unity of nature's forces, hypothesizing that different energy forms are interconvertible, a significant precursor to the principle of energy equivalence. His work in physiological optics, particularly in the mechanisms of vision and perception, underscored his broader scientific philosophy that empirical observation must align with mathematical precision. While Helmholtz was not primarily known as an author in the traditional literary sense, his contributions to natural philosophy have been immortalized in textbooks and continue to influence contemporary scientific thought. 'On the Conservation of Force' remains a seminal text in the annals of physics and an essential reference for the study of energy conservation laws.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.11.2023
• Übersetzer: Edmund Atkinson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Schlagworte: Accessible prose style • Conservation of Energy • DigiCat edition • Energy conservation principles • energy transformation • Hermann von Helmholtz • Historic scientific thought • History of physics • Interdisciplinary Exploration • mechanics philosophy • Medical background influence • Natural Philosophy • Nature • Nineteenth-century physics • nineteenth-century science • Physical Sciences • Physical sciences advancement • Physics • physics classics • Polymathic insights • Science • Scientific culture history • Scientific Principles • thermodynamics literature