Tales of the quantum : understanding physics' most fundamental theory / Art Hobson.
Tales of the quantum : understanding physics' most fundamental theory / Art Hobson.
Tales of the quantum : understanding physics' most fundamental theory / Art Hobson.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
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G 2017/1507
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Language
English
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Physical content
xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
What is quantum physics about? -- Particles and classical mechanics -- Fields and classical electromagnetism -- What is a quantum? -- Perfect randomness -- Quantum states and how they change -- Superpositions and macroscopic quanta -- An entangled, nonlocal universe -- Schrodinger's cat and "measure...
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2017]
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Summary
""Tales of the Quantum" is a discussion of the fundamental principles of quantum physics for the non-scientific reader. Hobson brings together examples that illustrate the simple and logical consistency of what otherwise is viewed as a largely unapproachable topic for anyone but physicists. The book condenses topics like force, motion, and electrom...
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Tales of the quantum : understanding physics' most fundamental theory / Art Hobson.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2017/1507
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74VKVVxRODAl
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ISBN
9780199384228
9780190679637 (hbk.)
0190679638 (hbk.)
0199384223
DDC
530.12
MMS ID
991024098223402626
