AlKhalili, Jim
Quantum: A Guide For The Perplexed
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780223957
- author:
- AlKhalili, Jim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Physics, Quantum Physics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed by Jim Al-Khalili is an introduction to the fascinating world of quantum mechanics. This book explores the strange and counterintuitive nature of reality at its most fundamental level, from the principles that govern atomic behavior to the implications for our understanding of the universe. The journey into the quantum begins with a look at the natural world's own 'conjuring trick', where atoms can exist in two locations simultaneously. To understand this phenomenon, we travel back in time to the early twentieth century and witness the birth of quantum theory, which has had a profound impact on our understanding of reality over the past hundred years. Scientists and philosophers have been grappling with the implications of quantum mechanics ever since its development. This book provides an accessible and engaging exploration of the subject, making it an ideal introduction for those looking to explore this complex and fascinating field.
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