Progress in optics vs The ABC of atoms: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Physics, Science

Cover of Progress in optics

Progress in optics Emil Wolf · 1963 ★★★★☆ 3.8 Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The ABC of atoms

The ABC of atoms Bertrand Russell · 1923 ★★★★☆ 3.8 155 pages · ≈ 2 h 52 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Progress in optics is the easier read (Moderate), The ABC of atoms more demanding (Challenging).

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