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Why nobody understands quantum physics : (and everyone needs to know something about it) / Frank Verstraete & Céline Broeckaert ; translated by Alice Tetley-Paul & Sue Anderson.
Van Pelt Library QC174.12 .V4713 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Verstraete, Frank, author.
- Broeckaert, Céline, author.
- Standardized Title:
- Waarom niemand kwantum begrijpt en iedereen er toch iets over moet weten. English
- Language:
- Dutch
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Quantum theory--Popular works.
- Quantum theory.
- Physics--Humor.
- Physics.
- Théorie quantique--Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
- Théorie quantique.
- Genre:
- humor.
- Humor.
- Physical Description:
- 358 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London : Macmillan, 2025.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the Dutch.
- In English, translated from the Dutch.
- Summary:
- "Quantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp. In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo demystifies this essential branch of science. He, Frank Verstraete, one of the world's leading physicists, peels back layers of the quantum world with unparalleled insights into the latest research. She, Céline Broeckaert, a writer, puts these scientific revelations into everyday language with wit and charm. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in the weird ways it does - and just why it's so important to understand them. You will discover:How symmetry governs the universe.The untold stories of pioneering women in quantum science.How quantum principles power our gadgets and lives.The real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveries. With this groundbreaking journey into quantum physics, transform your understanding of the universe and its boundless possibilities with clarity, wonder and humour. Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics is a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind - simplifying without diluting and enlightening without overwhelming"-- Publisher's description.
- Contents:
- Part one : Mathemagics
- The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics
- Symmetry
- Part two : Quantum
- The (im)probability of a particle
- The first quantum revolution
- Quantum philosophy
- One, two, many
- Pudding and quark
- More is different
- The second quantum revolution.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Dutch edition published in 2023 by Uitgeverij Lannoo.
- Original title: Waarom niemand kwantum begrijpt en iedereen er toch iets over moet weten.
- Other Format:
- ebook version :
- ISBN:
- 9781035065844
- 1035065843
- 9781035065882
- 1035065886
- OCLC:
- 1446124858
- Publisher Number:
- 90104376666
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