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100	1		_aPoincaré, Lucien, _d1862-1920
245	1	4	_aThe New Physics and Its Evolution
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-02-28
505	0		_aThe evolution of physics -- Measurements -- Principles -- The various states of matter -- Solutions and electrolytic dissociation -- The ether -- Wireless telegraphy -- The conductivity of gases and the ions -- Cathode rays and radioactive bodies -- The ether and matter -- The future of physics.
508			_aE-text prepared by Jeff Spirko, Juliet Sutherland, Jim Land, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The New Physics and Its Evolution" by Lucien Poincaré is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work examines the substantial advancements in physical science over the past decade, aiming to present the latest theories and discoveries in a coherent manner that remains accessible to both scholars and educated readers. Poincaré endeavors to contextualize the evolution of modern physics, the interrelationship between new findings, and the foundational theories from which they stem. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the dramatic changes in the landscape of physics, arguing that while many believe we are experiencing a revolutionary moment in science, this perspective overlooks the continuous and incremental nature of scientific progress. He draws comparisons with past breakthroughs, such as the discovery of the galvanic battery and the subsequent evolution in understanding electricity and heat. Poincaré emphasizes that recent discoveries, such as X-rays and theories regarding the constitution of matter, have reignited interest in philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and the principles that govern physical laws. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various topics, including measurement in metrology, the evolution of fundamental principles, and the connectedness of physical phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhysics
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15207
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