The Odd Quantum by Sam Treiman
This text is an account of quantum physics, written by a respected physicist, for the popular science reader. It contains a general overview of the subject, as well as touching on some of the deeper, philisophical problems, such as how probabilities become facts.
"Like a master craftsman intent on reducing his accumulated skills into a compendium of traditions and practices for his apprentices, Treiman tries to be as clear, precise, and succinct as possibleA vast store of experience in research and teaching informs every page."---Hans Christian von Baeyer, Science
"For quantum mechanics fans looking for a bridge between books that provide vague, qualitative descriptions and those that require an extensive background in mathematics to be understood, Sam Treiman's The Odd Quantum offers a concise introduction to the field's concepts and practices, as well as guides to its most essential equations." * Publishers Weekly *
"Treiman's book is outstanding. . . . This is not at all a qualitative pictorial description of the quantum world, but a rigorous formulation of its axioms in a casual language. . . . [A] wonderful guided tour through quantum mechanics."---Asher Peres, Physics World
"In Treiman's book, we have as good a shot as we may hope for an intelligible (if demanding) account of a very advanced topic in physics. He covers much material in a short space. . . . An exposition of how the exciting intellectual tool of quantum theory has grown in scope and application."---Brian Pippard, Times Literary Supplement
"A concise and beautifully written summary of an expert's view of the subject."---Barry R. Holstein, American Journal of Physics
"Writing for person's with a background in physics or mathematics, [Treiman] does an excellent job of looking at the difficult and unusual aspects of theory." * Choice *
"For quantum mechanics fans looking for a bridge between books that provide vague, qualitative descriptions and those that require an extensive background in mathematics to be understood, Sam Treiman's The Odd Quantum offers a concise introduction to the field's concepts and practices, as well as guides to its most essential equations." * Publishers Weekly *
"Treiman's book is outstanding. . . . This is not at all a qualitative pictorial description of the quantum world, but a rigorous formulation of its axioms in a casual language. . . . [A] wonderful guided tour through quantum mechanics."---Asher Peres, Physics World
"In Treiman's book, we have as good a shot as we may hope for an intelligible (if demanding) account of a very advanced topic in physics. He covers much material in a short space. . . . An exposition of how the exciting intellectual tool of quantum theory has grown in scope and application."---Brian Pippard, Times Literary Supplement
"A concise and beautifully written summary of an expert's view of the subject."---Barry R. Holstein, American Journal of Physics
"Writing for person's with a background in physics or mathematics, [Treiman] does an excellent job of looking at the difficult and unusual aspects of theory." * Choice *
Sam Treiman (1925–1999) was the Higgins Professor of Physics Emeritus at Princeton University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691009261 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691009260 |
| Title | The Odd Quantum |
| Author | Sam Treiman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1999-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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