Einstein defiant: genius versus genius in the quantum revolution

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Quantum mechanics was perhaps the single greatest scientific discovery of 20th century physics. But the man who was arguably the greatest physicist of them all--Albert Einstein--struggled with the theory, seeking a more complete explanation of the physical phenomena that scientists were observing. Einstein's reluctance to embrace the quantum ultimately pitted him against another great genius of the era, Niels Bohr, a pragmatist who readily accepted a theory that allowed for unpredictability. Einstein stubbornly insisted on a deeper understanding. This contest of visions ripped through the scientific community, giving rise to one of the most impassioned debates of modern physics.-Dust jacket.  Read more... Abstract: Quantum mechanics was perhaps the single greatest scientific discovery of 20th century physics. But the man who was arguably the greatest physicist of them all--Albert Einstein--struggled with the theory, seeking a more complete explanation of the physical phenomena that scientists were observing. Einstein's reluctance to embrace the quantum ultimately pitted him against another great genius of the era, Niels Bohr, a pragmatist who readily accepted a theory that allowed for unpredictability. Einstein stubbornly insisted on a deeper understanding. This contest of visions ripped through the scientific community, giving rise to one of the most impassioned debates of modern physics.-Dust jacket Content: Radical fact resisted: Opposite of an intriguer Not German at all I never fully understood it Independence and inner freedom Mercy of fate Picturesque phrases Scientific dada Such a devil of a fellow Intuition and inspiration Bold, not to say reckless Completely new lesson Slaves to time and space Where all weaker imaginations wither Triumph of Einstein over Bohr -- Radical theory created: Something deeply hidden Completely solved Exciting and exacting times Intellectual drunkenness Observant executrix It might look crazy Taking nothing solemnly How much more gratifying -- Radical understanding defied: Sorcerer's multiplication Adding two nonsenses Admiration and suspicion Unrelenting fanatic Secret of the old one Indeterminacy Very pleasant talk Dream of his life Saddest chapter Reality independent of man Certain unreasonableness.