The discussion centers around notable British physicists and their contributions, particularly in the context of the historical race to achieve absolute zero. Participants share recommendations for biographies and literature that explore these figures and their work.
Participants generally agree on the interest in biographies of British physicists, but there is no consensus on which specific works are the best or most relevant.
Some recommendations may depend on personal preferences for writing style or focus, and the discussion does not resolve which biographies are definitive or most informative.
Readers interested in the history of physics, biographies of scientists, or the contributions of British physicists may find this discussion valuable.
Great book.marcusl said:Check out Mendelssohn, The Quest for Absolute Zero. It’s a well written recount of the race between James Dewar and Kammerlingh Onnes to get to the lowest temperatures. (One of them was British…)