对这本小书(指《物理学史话》)不能存过高的希望。二十多篇长短不一的“史话”,体裁有简史、传记、书信、报道和回忆录;内容或记一人,或记一事,或写一段时期某方面的活动;事迹既不连贯,笔调更不一致。预料是很难使人有耐心读下去的。 尽管这样,也还希望从取材方面对它作些补救。首先,早期史料注重它的典型性,其余材料力求新颖,并能说明一些问题;其次,一部分原始资料出自知名物理学家之手,不但史实可信,而且具有相当的生活气息,能反映一时社会风貌;最后,总起来看,虽然漏洞很多,基本上还能依稀显示出整个历史的轮廓。 This small book (referring to “the history of physics”) can not be kept high hopes. There are more than 20 articles in different historical periods, such as brief history, biographies, letters, reports and memoirs; contents that are written or recorded, or written about a certain period of time; stories are neither consistent nor systematic Inconsistent. It is hard to expect people to read it. In spite of this, it is also hoped that it will be remedied in terms of availability. First of all, the early historical materials pay attention to its typicality. The rest of the materials are novel and can explain some problems. Secondly, some of the original materials originate from the well-known physicists. They are not only credible but also liveable, Finally, in summary, although there are many loopholes, it is basically able to vaguely show the outline of the entire history.