Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics.
At the subatomic level, one particle seems to know what the others are doing, and according to Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle", there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. And yet the theory is amazingly accurate and widely applied, explaining all of chemistry and most of physics.
Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here, along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's "Copenhagen Interpretation" - the famous "dead and alive cat" and the EPR paradox. Both remain unresolved.
| ISBN: | 9781840468502 |
| Publication date: | 6th September 2007 |
| Author: | J P McEvoy, Oscar Zarate |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 175 pages |
| Series: | Graphic Guides |
| Genres: |
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Science: general issues |
Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics.
At the subatomic level, one particle seems to know what the others are doing, and according to Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle", there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. And yet the theory is amazingly accurate and widely applied, explaining all of chemistry and most of physics.
Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here, along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's "Copenhagen Interpretation" - the famous "dead and alive cat" and the EPR paradox. Both remain unresolved.
Introducing Quantum Theory features in the following genres: Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Science: general issues
Introducing Quantum Theory is available in Paperback
Introducing Quantum Theory was written by J P McEvoy, Oscar Zarate and published by Icon Books
Introducing Quantum Theory has 175 pages
Yes it is part of Graphic Guides series
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