Levin, Frank S.
Surfing the Quantum World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198808275
- author:
- Levin, Frank S.
- format:
- Hardback (05 Oct 2017)
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 14.5 x 2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Physics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Surfing the Quantum World by Frank S. Levin explores the fascinating world of quantum theory and its surprising implications for our everyday understanding of reality. This book delves into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, revealing how particles can exhibit wave-like behavior, allowing them to be in two places at once. Through a historical review and introduction to core concepts, Levin explains not only the properties of microscopic phenomena like atoms and molecules but also mind-bending phenomena such as tunneling through barriers and the behavior of white dwarf and neutron stars. The book also addresses interpretational issues, including the famous thought experiment of Schrödinger's cat. By examining these fundamental principles, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the quantum world and its influence on our understanding of the universe.
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