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The discussion centers on the essay topic "Ziemlich Frech: Einstein versus Nernst," with a focus on the relationship between Einstein's work on specific heat capacity and Nernst's interests. The user expresses difficulty in finding reliable information, suggesting a connection to Einstein Solids and the Nernst-Einstein relation concerning diffusivity. The user also notes confusion over the translations of "Ziemlich Frech," which may relate to thermodynamics. A recommended resource is Abraham Pais's book, "Subtle is the Lord: The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein," published by Oxford University Press.

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I am writing an essay on "Ziemlich Frech : Einstein versus Nernst".
I can find very little information on this topic anywhere. I've searched the library and the internet and don't have anything certain yet.
So far I'm at a stage where I believe it could be about Einstein Solids. I know that Nernst was very interested on Einstein's paper on specific heat capacity.
Also I realize it could be something to do with the Nernst-Einstein relation to do with diffusivity. I'm really struggling to find something that makes me certain of what it is. Especially when I am getting different translations for "Ziemlich Frech", none of which seem related to Thermodynamics which I feel is what it should be related to.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Let the library find you a copy of Abraham Pais: Subtle is the lord. The science and the life of Albert Einstein. Oxford University Press.
 
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