“超距作用”:马丁·克莱因与中国现代物理学史研究

“Actions at a Distance”:Martin Klein and Chinese Studies in the History of Modern Physics

马丁.克莱因(1924～2009)是世界著名的现代物理学史家,他是开创20世纪物理学史研究的少数先驱者之一。虽然克莱因从未来华访问,但自20世纪70年代以来,他的学术工作就已经深深地影响了一些中国的科学史工作者。然而,很多人对克莱因的学术生涯及其对中国学者的影响都不甚了解,甚至一无所知。本文不仅向读者介绍了克莱因的杰出人品和成就,而且第一次揭示了他对中国的现代物理学史研究工作的热情支持和重要影响。

Martin J. Klein （ 1924-2009 ） was a world-renowned historian of mod- em physics, who was one of a few pioneers in the historical studies of 20th century phys- ics. Although Klein never visited China, his scholarship has deeply influenced some Chi- nese historians of science since the 1970s, which is not well known. This essay intends not only to introduce Klein＇s distinguished career and eminent accomplishments in the his- tory of science but also to present for the first time his warm support to and significant in- fluence on Chinese historical studies in the history of modem physics.