М. И. Корсунский.
Оптика, строение атома, атомное ядро.
Курс физики для высших технических учебных заведений.
Москва: Физматгиз, 1962.
516 с. : ил. ; 26 см. Твердый переплет. Увеличенный формат.
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M. I. Korsunsky.
Optics, Atomic Structure, Atomic Nucleus.
Course of Physics for Higher Technical Educational Institutions.
Moscow: Fizmatgiz, 1962.
516 pp. : ill. ; 26 cm. Hardcover. Enlarged format.
This comprehensive textbook by the distinguished physicist Moisei Korsunsky represents the pinnacle of mid-century Soviet pedagogical rigor in the field of physical sciences. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of classical and modern physics, including the arrangement of wave and geometric optics, the quantum mechanical interpretation of atomic shells, and the fundamental principles of nuclear physics. Published during the height of the Soviet Union's scientific ascent, this volume was a standard reference for engineering students, synthesizing complex theoretical frameworks with practical applications relevant to the era's rapid technological expansion. Korsunsky’s clear exposition of the Bohr model and early nuclear reactions serves as a vital primary source for understanding the educational foundations that supported the Soviet atomic and space programs.
The physical identity of this 1962 edition is defined by its enlarged format and the high production quality characteristic of "Fizmatgiz" (State Publishing House for Physics and Mathematics). The book is densely illustrated with technical diagrams, spectral charts, and mathematical proofs that reflect the exacting standards of post-war academic publishing. Beyond its utility as a textbook, the work preserves the historical terminology and conceptual hierarchy of physics before the late-century shifts in particle theory. For bibliophiles, historians of science, and collectors of vintage Soviet academic imprints, this hardcover volume remains a definitive artifact of the 1960s "Scientific-Technical Revolution," documenting the rigorous training of the generation that engineered the triumphs of the Cold War era.