Author : Montwill Alex Breslin Ann
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1848166494
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Quantum Adventure by : Montwill Alex Breslin Ann
Download or read book The Quantum Adventure written by Montwill Alex Breslin Ann and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum theory revolutionized physics at the beginning of the last century. Einstein was one of its originators, but as the implications of the theory emerged, he began to have doubts. Are the most basic physical processes based on probability? Is the Universe governed by chance? Do physical objects have an independent existence or do they exist only in our perception? The ramifications may appear bizarre but they are inherent to this perplexing subject. The Quantum Adventure deals with the birth and growth of quantum mechanics. It explains the OC classical dilemmaOCO which faced physics at the start of the 20th Century and goes on to show how quantum mechanics emerged and flourished. Difficult and abstract concepts are treated with minimal mathematics and maximal physical imagery. Snippets of information about the dramatis personae are woven into the text and add color to what is traditionally perceived as a complex and challenging topic. A must-read for anyone interested in quantum physics.