The new quantum universe / Tony Hey, Patrick Walters.
The new quantum universe / Tony Hey, Patrick Walters.
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Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Date
2003.
Call Numbers
G 2014/874
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xv, 357 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Contents
1. Waves versus particles -- 2. Heisenberg and uncertainty -- 3. Schrodinger and matter waves -- 4. Atoms and nuclei -- 5. Quantum tunnelling -- 6. Pauli and the elements -- 7. Quantum co-operation and superfluids -- 8. Quantum jumps -- 9. Quantum engineering -- 10. Death of a star -- 11. Feynman ru...
Publication information
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Analytical title
Einstein's mirror.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2003.
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Summary
"Explaining quantum mechanics in a simple non-mathematical way, this book is a fascinating and accessible introduction to one of the most important scientific disciplines of the twenty-first century. It is suitable for final-year school students, science undergraduates, and anyone wishing to appreciate how physics has made possible the new technolo...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The new quantum universe / Tony Hey, Patrick Walters.
Variant title
Einstein's mirror.
Portion of title
Quantum universe.
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Notes
General note
Rev. and updated ed. of: The quantum universe. 1987.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-344) and indexes.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from REF N530.12/64.
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G 2014/874
Record Identifier
74VvBpJJlXbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvBpJJlXbl
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ISBN
0521564573 (pbk.) :
9780521564182 :
0521564182 :
9780521564571 (pbk.) :
DDC
530.12
MMS ID
991016322249702626
