The A B C of atoms

audiobook

The A B C of atoms

by Bertrand Russell

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

Imagine that the solid chair you sit on is more like a net of tiny knots than a continuous block. This audio work unravels that illusion, showing how ordinary matter is actually a vast collection of minuscule particles. Using familiar images—solar systems for atoms, strings for bonds—the narrator guides listeners from the familiar to the astonishingly small.

The journey continues with clear explanations of molecules, atoms, electrons, and nuclei, illustrating how a gram of hydrogen contains a staggering number of invisible units. You’ll hear vivid comparisons of sizes, from the hundred‑millionth‑of‑a‑centimetre hydrogen atom to the even tinier electron and nucleus. Along the way, the book reveals how modern physics has managed to measure and even “see” these realms, turning abstract theory into tangible insight.

Written in a conversational tone, the work balances philosophical curiosity with rigorous science, making it ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what the world is truly made of. Whether you’re a lifelong science enthusiast or a newcomer, the audio guide invites you to explore the hidden architecture of reality, one atom at a time.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (192K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: E. P. Dutton & company, 1923.

Credits

Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)

Release date

2024-02-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell

1872–1970

A brilliant and wide-ranging thinker, he helped reshape modern philosophy and logic while writing with unusual clarity for general readers. His books move easily from big questions about truth and knowledge to urgent arguments about war, freedom, and how people might live more sanely together.

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