Becker, Adam
What is Real?: The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473661363
- author:
- Becker, Adam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Murray Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quantum mechanics is a cornerstone of modern science, explaining the workings of the sun, the behaviour of electrons, and the nuclear hearts of space probes. Yet, despite its impressive success, the theory's meaning remains a subject of intense debate. Adam Becker delves into the story of the brave researchers who dared to challenge the status quo, seeking to understand the nature of reality and the role of consciousness in the universe. Their quest led them to question the fundamental principles of quantum physics, with some arguing that the rules governing the smallest particles do not apply to larger objects. Others sought to reconcile the theory with the laws of classical physics, while still others attempted to eradicate the observer effect, which seems to imbue quantum mechanics with a god-like quality. The consequences of their work were often severe, with reputations, careers, and even lives ruined by the backlash. Becker's book offers a gripping account of these intellectual giants and their pursuit of a more satisfying and useful theory of the universe.
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