The Quantum World by Diane Goldstein
The laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious.
An excellent book--one of the best popular accounts of quantum theory I have readFord has a deep understanding of his demanding subject and he leavens his account with color and anecdote -- Elizabeth Sourbut * New Scientist *
Ford deals with topics as difficult as granularity, quantum numbers, superposition, entanglement, and the uncertainty principle, but he uses explanations and examples that make these concepts easy to understand and quantum weirdness far less daunting. * Science News *
Ford deals with topics as difficult as granularity, quantum numbers, superposition, entanglement, and the uncertainty principle, but he uses explanations and examples that make these concepts easy to understand and quantum weirdness far less daunting. * Science News *
Kenneth W. Ford, retired director of the American Institute of Physics, has taught at university and high-school levels. His books include The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone and a memoir, In Love with Flying.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674018327 |
| ISBN 10 | 067401832X |
| Title | The Quantum World |
| Author | Diane Goldstein |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 2005-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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