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Tales of the quantum : understanding physics' most fundamental theory / Art Hobson.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC174.12 .H53 2017
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hobson, Art, 1934- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Quantum theory.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
- 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 electromagnetism"-- Provided by publisher.
- 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 "measurement"
- The environment as monitor: how change becomes irreversible.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780190679637
- 0190679638
- 9780199384228
- 0199384223
- OCLC:
- 948748590
- Online:
- Contributor biographical information
- Publisher description
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