Beyond Einstein’s Shadow: Satyendra Nath Bose

di Webster Michael (Autore)

Michael Webster, 2026

Satyendra Nath Bose (1894–1974) is an immortal name in physics, yet the man himself remains an enigma. This definitive biography explores the life of the Indian scientist whose single, revolutionary statistical insight in 1924 forced the world to redefine reality. Working from isolated Dacca, Bose devised the principle that established the behavior of the "boson"—the universe's fundamental force-carrying particle, from light to the Higgs. Recognized and championed by Albert Einstein, Bose's work laid the foundation for quantum coherence phenomena, from superfluids to the laser. This book traces his entire journey: his mathematical brilliance in Calcutta, his transformative years in Europe alongside Planck and Marie Curie, and his choice to return home. We explore the paradox of his global influence versus his relative obscurity, driven by his lifelong dedication to building scientific infrastructure, mentoring a generation of Indian researchers, and championing the integration of science into the Bengali language and culture. A profound story of genius, sacrifice, and nationalism, this narrative reveals the man behind the particle, whose commitment to intellectual independence shaped modern India and fundamentally altered the laws of the universe. Approx.145 pages, 28600 word count

• Autore: Webster Michael
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Michael Webster
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233216855