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Introducing Quantum Theory: A Graphic Guide to Science's Most Puzzling Discovery
J.p. Mcevoy
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Paperback. Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. This book takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics.
At the subatomic level, one particle seems to know what the others are doing, and according to Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle", there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. And yet the theory is amazingly accurate and widely applied, explaining all of chemistry and most of physics.
Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of ... Read more
Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics.
At the subatomic level, one particle seems to know what the others are doing, and according to Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle", there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. And yet the theory is amazingly accurate and widely applied, explaining all of chemistry and most of physics.
Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Introducing...
Condition
New
Weight
157g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Duxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781840468502
SKU
V9781840468502
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About J.p. Mcevoy
J.P. McEvoy is a former research scientist and now a science journalist. Oscar Zarate is a highly acclaimed graphic artist who has illustrated many Introducing titles. His prize-winning graphic novel A Small Killing is known throughout the world.
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