The New Quantum Universe by Tony Hey

The New Quantum Universe by Tony Hey

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Following the success of The Quantum Universe, first published in 1987, a host of exciting discoveries have been made in the field of quantum mechanics. The New Quantum Universe provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics, and demonstrates how it affects our everyday life.

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The New Quantum Universe by Tony Hey

Following the success of The Quantum Universe, first published in 1987, a host of exciting discoveries have been made in the field of quantum mechanics. The New Quantum Universe provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics, and demonstrates how it affects our everyday life.
From reviews of the first edition: 'The Quantum Universe has a quotation from me in every chapter - but it's a damn good book anyway' Richard P. Feynman
'A lively, informative read, beautifully illustrated, about the most powerful scientific theory known to mankind.' P. C. W. Davies
'… a pleasure to both the mind and eye.' Science
'This book will amaze, baffle and delight …'. Nature
'If you want a 'way in' to the most successful and wide-ranging theory devised by human ingenuity, read The Quantum Universe.' New Scientist
'If one is after a very readable, insightful and inspiring guide to the theory underpinning the 'quantum age', there is no need to look any further.' Chemistry World
'The book The New Quantum Universe by Hey and Walters … is an excellent semi-popular account of the quantum world. … personal profiles of people who have significantly contributed to this subject is frequently emphasized which I think is not only very entertaining but also very educational. … I found it very clearly and engagingly written. … I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all physicists. I also recommend it without reservation to all those interested in knowing why 'quantum' has become such a cool word recently, so much so that we now have quantum psychology, quantum healing, quantum evolution, quantum cleaning, quantum leaps, quantum car repair shops and a myriad of other uses and abuses of the ubiquitous word.' Contemporary Physics
'This book provides an extremely comprehensible introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics. … the revised and updated version of the highly successful first edition, titled The Quantum Universe … They write with a rare clarity and vigour and give thorough explanations and examples. … Overall, this book makes an excellent introduction to the field for non-specialists and enjoyable leisure reading for scientists and engineers … I can only warmly recommend this book for all those who are interested in quantum effects.' Optics and Photonics
Tony Hey is Professor of Computation at the University of Southampton. Patrick Walters is a Senior Lecturer in the Adult Continuing Education Department at the University of Swansea. Previous books by these authors include The Quantum Universe and Einstein's Mirror.
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ISBN 13 9780521564571
ISBN 10 0521564573
Title The New Quantum Universe
Author Tony Hey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2003-10-23
Number of pages 370
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.