| Description |
xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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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 electromagnetism"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Quantum theory.
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Quantum theory. (OCoLC)fst01085128
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| ISBN |
9780190679637 (hbk.) |
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0190679638 (hbk.) |
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0199384223 |
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9780199384228 |
| Standard No. |
40026901874 |
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