The Theory of Atomic Collisions, N.F. Nott and H.S.W. Massey, The Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1933

The Theory of Atomic Collisions by Harrie Stewart Wilson Massey and N. F. Mott is an important early contribution to the development of modern atomic and quantum physics. Published in 1923 as part of the International Series of Monographs on Physics, the work examines the interactions between atoms and particles at a time when quantum theory was rapidly evolving. Drawing on contemporary advances associated with figures such as Ernest Rutherford and Niels Bohr, the book offers a rigorous treatment of collision processes and their theoretical foundations. It remains a notable early text in the scientific study of atomic behaviour and the emerging framework of quantum mechanics.

The Theory of Atomic Collisions, N.F. Nott and H.S.W. Massey, Ph.D..

Published by The Clarendon Press, Oxford. 1923 first edition. Part of "The International Series of Monographs on Physics", edited by R.H. Fowler and P. Kapitza. First edition.

A very good dark green (almost black) cloth hardback with blind stamped borders to covers and gilt titles to spine. With some scuffing and bumping. Soundly bound.

Text is bright and clean throughout. Previous owners name of "J.M. Jackson, 1933" to first free endpaper.

Text in English.

xv + 283pp.

Dimensions: approx 242mm high x 165mm wide x 38mm deep.
Weight: approx 966g (unpacked)