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Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know
Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know
Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know
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Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know

Written by Michael G. Raymer

Narrated by Sean Runnette

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Around 1900, physicists started to discover particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons, and with these discoveries believed they could predict the internal behavior of the atom. However, once their predictions were compared to the results of experiments in the real world, it became clear that the principles of classical physics and mechanics were far from capable of explaining phenomena on the atomic scale. With this realization came the advent of quantum physics, one of the most important intellectual movements in human history. Today, quantum physics is everywhere: it explains how our computers work, how lasers transmit information across the Internet, and allows scientists to predict accurately the behavior of nearly every particle in nature. Its application continues to be fundamental in the investigation of the most expansive questions related to our world and the universe.

However, while the field and principles of quantum physics are known to have nearly limitless applications, the fundamental reasons why this is the case are far less understood. In Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know, quantum physicist Michael G. Raymer distills the basic principles of such an abstract field, and addresses the many ways quantum physics is a key factor in today's science and beyond. The book tackles questions as broad as the meaning of quantum entanglement and as specific and timely as why governments worldwide are spending billions of dollars developing quantum technology research. Raymer's list of topics is diverse, and showcases the sheer range of questions and ideas in which quantum physics is involved. From applications like data encryption and quantum computing to pirinciples and concepts like "quantum nonlocality" and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know is a wide-reaching introduction to a nearly ubiquitous scientific topic.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateDec 28, 2018
ISBN9781541448025
Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Nice practically-oriented summary of the mind-bending topic of quantum phenomena. I’m not the target audience since I am a physicist myself, but this served as a nice refresher and update on recent results I was not aware of. The author does a great job of clarifying and demystifying what we actually know about quantum states without all the usual BS found in popular explanations. The focus on logical arguments using a minimum of math is an achievement that I applaud. I’ll be referring anyone looking to get a deeper understand on this topic to this book.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Very good primer for a very slippery subject. Tough to comprehend at times--stick with it--you will be rewarded when it all comes together.

    3 people found this helpful

  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    I didn’t understand a lot and it was pretty confusing but otherwise great!?
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    Este es un libro que resulta muy desafiante para el lector promedio. De esto puedo dar fe ya que yo me considero uno de ellos, Pero eso no le resta el mérito de ser un libro interesante y apto para aquellas personas que quieran conocer un poco más de la física cuántica.