Quantum theory :
Polkinghorne, J. C., 1930-
Quantum theory : a very short introduction / John Polkinghorne. - First Edition - 113 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions 69. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94).
1. Classical cracks -- 2. The light dawns -- 3. Darkening Perplexities -- 4. Further developments -- 5. Togetherness -- 6. Lessons and meanings.
Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare. Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed.
0192802526 9780192802521
2002510455
GBA2-Z0556
Quantum theory
Teoría cuántica
QC174.12 / .P637 2002
530.12
Quantum theory : a very short introduction / John Polkinghorne. - First Edition - 113 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions 69. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94).
1. Classical cracks -- 2. The light dawns -- 3. Darkening Perplexities -- 4. Further developments -- 5. Togetherness -- 6. Lessons and meanings.
Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare. Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed.
0192802526 9780192802521
2002510455
GBA2-Z0556
Quantum theory
Teoría cuántica
QC174.12 / .P637 2002
530.12