Quantum A Guide for the Perplexed

Name: Quantum A Guide for the Perplexed
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ISBN: 9781841882383

ISBN-10: 1841882380

ISBN-13: 9781841882383

Edition: 2004

Authors: Jim Al-Khalili

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In this lively look at quantum science, a physicist takes you on an entertaining and enlightening journey through the basics of subatomic physics. Along the way he examines the paradox of quantum mechanics—beautifully mathematical in theory but confoundingly unpredictable in the real world. Marvel at the Dual Slit experiment as a tiny atom passes through 2 separate openings at the same time. Ponder the peculiar communication of quantum particles, which can remain in touch no matter how far apart. Join the genius jewel thief as he carries out a quantum measurement on a diamond without ever touching the object in question. With its clean, colorful layout and conversational tone, this text…

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Publication date: 9/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English

Dr Jim al-Khalili is a theoretical physicist and senior lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Surrey. He has twice been nominated for the Royal Society#39;s Michael Faraday Award for the Public Understanding of Science and is the Institute of Physics Schools and Colleges lecturer. He is the author of BLACK HOLES, WORMHOLES AND TIME MACHINES and has appeared on Radio 4#39;s LEADING EDGE and the BBC#39;s TOMORROW#39;S WORLD and HORIZON programmes.

Nature's Conjuring Trick Origins Probability and Chance Spooky Connections The Watchers and the Watched The Great Debate The Subatomic World The Search for the Ultimate Theory Putting the Quantum to Work Quantum Computing