How experiments end

How experiments end

by Galison, Peter

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Histories of three experimental episodes: the measurement of the gyromagnetic ratio of the electron, the discovery of the mu meson, or muon, and the discovery of weak neutral currents. These studies of actual experiments will provide valuable material for both philosophers and historians of science.

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  • Full title :How experiments end / Peter Galison.

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Histories of three experimental episodes: the measurement of the gyromagnetic ratio of the electron, the discovery of the mu meson, or muon, and the discovery of weak neutral currents. These studies of actual experiments will provide valuable material for both philosophers and historians of science.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©1987.

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  • Description:xii, 330 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0226279154, 9780226279152, 0226279146, 9780226279145
  • oclc:ocm15421534
  • LC Classification:QC6
  • Dewey Decimal:530/.0724

Table of Contents

Introduction -- From aggregates to atoms -- Particles and theories -- Ending a high-energy physics experiment -- Theoretical and experimental cultures -- Scale, complexity, and the end of experiments -- Appendix: Authors of papers on neutral currents.

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Subjects

Experiment experimenten filosofie Geschichte 1900-1985 History Natuurkunde physics Physics -- Experiments Physics -- Methodology Physics -- Philosophy Physik Physique -- Expériences Physique -- Histoire Physique -- Méthodologie Physique -- Philosophie Science Science -- history Sciences -- Histoire Wetenschappelijke technieken

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Galison, Peter

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