The quantum ten : a story of passion, tragedy, ambition and science / Sheilla Jones.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.

323 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-316) and index.

The regression of science -- The quantum showdown -- The birth of the quantum -- A place to belong -- Building a foundation -- The cost of compromise -- Taking a new path -- Only what the eye can see -- The emergence of the boys' club -- The Göttingen gospel -- A meeting of minds -- Shock waves -- Drawing the battle lines -- Dark night of the scientific soul -- Solvay prelude -- Coming undone -- Picking up the pieces -- Quantum confusion.