Quantum Theory: A Crash Course by Brian Clegg

Quantum Theory: A Crash Course by Brian Clegg

Quantum Theory: A Crash Course teaches you everything you need to know about this complex science, breaking it down into 52 digestible topics. Part of the Crash Course series, the book is divided into four chapters, covering various aspects of the theory: Its foundations and principles Its probabalistic nature and concepts The wide range of scientific interpretations Its practical applications in our lives Each chapter contains an overview, timeline and four biographies, followed by thirteen illustrated topics, each broken down into microscopic chunks. ‘The Main Concept’ explains the main concept of the subject, while ‘Drill-Down’ provides further detail or a different angle to enhance understanding. Finally, ‘Matter’ provides a fascinating or unusual fact. This is the perfect crash course for budding quantum theorists. If you like this, you might also be interested in Physics: A Crash Course . . .

Brian Clegg read Natural Sciences, focusing on experimental physics, at Cambridge University. After developing hi-tech solutions for British Airways, he formed a creative consultancy advising clients ranging from the BBC to the Met Office. He has written for numerous publications including Nature, the Times, the Wall Street Journal, and has lectured at Oxford and Cambridge universities and the Royal Institution. He is editor of the book review site www.popularscience.co.uk, and his publications include A Brief History of Infinity and How to Build a Time Machine.

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ISBN 13	9781782408710
ISBN 10	1782408711
Title	Quantum Theory: A Crash Course
Author	Brian Clegg
Series	Crash Course
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2019-07-30
Number of pages	160
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