Description
Quantum physics
Discover how physics has changed our view of light and matter, time and space over the past hundred years. This informative and accessible guide shows why, at the most fundamental level of existence, nothing works quite as we used to think.
Description
Rebecca Mileham clearly explains the theories behind quantum physics and shows how groundbreaking discoveries have influenced our ideas about nature and the development of new technology. The guide covers quantum theory, quantum chemistry, particle physics, quantum technology, and quantum computers, among other topics. You will discover the building blocks of the quantum world, from atoms to quarks, and receive explanations of well-known concepts such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and Schrödinger's cat. Striking drawings and detailed illustrations help to make the key theories clear.
Features
- Publisher: LIBRERO
- ISBN: 9789464992229
- Number of pages: 176
- Dimensions: 165 × 215 mm
- Author: Rebecca Mileham
