Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed

Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Jimal-Khalili (Author)

Synopsis

Quantum mechanics is the most fundamental scientific theory known to man. It underpins modern science and technology and even provides us with a blueprint for reality itself. And yet it has been said that if you think you understand it, you quite clearly don't. But is quantum physics really so unknowable? Is reality really so strange? And just how can cats be half alive and half dead at the same time? This book untangles the weirdness of the quantum world, explains the theories, explores their consequences and presents a cutting-edge guide to the current state of the science.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 280
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 13 May 2004

ISBN 10: 1841882380
ISBN 13: 9781841882383
Book Overview: 'An excellent introduction to the strangest and most vital of scientific fields' - FORTEAN TIMES 'Excellent and lavishly illustrated book.' NEW SCIENTIST 'One of the better introductions you can buy.' FOCUS The first fully illustrated guide to quantum physics - specially commissioned illustrations throughout Includes short essays from quantum pioneers such as Michael Berry, Paul Davies and Anton Zellinger Jim al-Khalili is the author of the bestselling BLACK HOLES, WORMHOLES AND TIME MACHINES

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Takes readers on a fascinating journey. Al-Khalili [uses] simple and clear language and he provides excellent graphics. This is mandatory reading for undergraduates with or without a science background. Library Journal
Author Bio
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'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's LEADING EDGE and the BBC's TOMORROW'S WORLD and HORIZON programmes.