Gudrun Wolfschmidt Knihy

The book explores the life and legacy of Heinrich Hertz, a pivotal figure in physics known for his groundbreaking work in electromagnetism. It delves into his contributions to the field, highlighting his experiments and discoveries that laid the groundwork for modern physics. Additionally, the narrative examines Hertz's philosophy of science, offering insights into his thoughts on scientific inquiry and its implications. Through this exploration, readers gain a deeper understanding of Hertz's impact on both science and philosophy during the late 19th century.

Exploring the deep-rooted connection between astronomy and human culture, this collection highlights the significant contributions of Johannes Kepler, particularly his search for harmony in celestial movements. The proceedings from the 2018 SEAC conference in Graz emphasize Kepler's early work, including his first book, Mysterium cosmographicum, which proposed a twelve-fold division of the zodiac. The collection features five contributions that delve into Kepler's theories, including the intersection of harmony in musical theory, showcasing the enduring influence of celestial regularities on human thought.

Wilhelm Weber, alongside Karl Friedrich Gauß, contributed to absolute measurement systems foundational to SI units. This presentation by Andre Koch Torres Assis and others discusses Weber's lesser-known 1860 atomic model, where charged particles orbit a ponderable atom, resembling Bohr's model, and influenced the development of classical electron theory and solid-state physics.

This book explores the significance of colors in various fields, stemming from the interdisciplinary symposium "Colours in culture and science" held for the 200th anniversary of Goethe's color theory. Topics include philosophy, cultural history, art, color perception, and the contrasting theories of Newton and Goethe, highlighting the need for an interdisciplinary approach to color studies.

The 15th annual meeting of the European Academic Heritage Network UNIVERSEUM focused on academic heritage, encompassing both tangible and intangible aspects. Discussions centered on the preservation, study, access, and promotion of university collections, museums, archives, libraries, botanical gardens, astronomical observatories, and historically significant buildings. The conference theme, "Enhancing University Heritage-Based Research," highlighted the extensive study of cultural heritage, including collection studies, historical and social studies of science, natural sciences research, didactic research, museum studies, and conservation analysis. Research is a core mission of universities, prompting questions about the role of university heritage in this context. What research is being conducted, and how is it shared with the public? How can university heritage be made more relevant in research development and outreach? Additionally, the meeting explored how research can transform university spaces into heritage sites and how it can elevate artefacts, specimens, books, manuscripts, and documents into recognized heritage. The discussions aimed to assess the potential of university heritage as a multidisciplinary tool for research activities, drawing on experiences, case studies, and in-depth papers to address these critical issues.

Im Fokus des Buches steht Simon Marius, ein bedeutender Astronom der fränkischen Region, der maßgeblich zur Revolutionierung der Astronomie durch das Teleskop beitrug. Es bietet einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der Astronomie in Franken, beginnend mit Johannes Regiomontan bis zur modernen Kosmologie. Die Geschichte Nürnbergs als Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Instrumente und astronomische Forschung wird beleuchtet, einschließlich der Errichtung von Sternwarten und der Bedeutung der Stadt während der Reformation und des Humanismus. Marius und seine Zeitgenossen trugen entscheidend zum Wandel des Weltbildes bei.

Die Astronomie- und Kulturgeschichte Frankens wird in diesem Buch umfassend beleuchtet, wobei der Fokus auf Bamberg liegt, das aufgrund seiner bedeutenden historischen Stätten wie dem Dom und der Residenz als "deutsches Rom" gilt. Es werden zahlreiche wissenschaftshistorische und astronomische Bezüge, wie Sonnenuhren an verschiedenen Gebäuden, untersucht. Dies ergänzt die bereits erschienenen Werke über Astronomie in Nürnberg und Simon Marius, und bietet eine tiefere Einsicht in die astronomischen Traditionen der Region.