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The Quantum Age: How the Physics of the Very Small has Transformed Our Lives
Brian Clegg
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Description for The Quantum Age: How the Physics of the Very Small has Transformed Our Lives
Paperback. Acclaimed popular science author Brian Clegg demonstrates how quantum physics underpins everyday life. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 238.
The stone age, the iron age, the steam and electrical ages all saw the reach of humankind transformed by new technology. Now we are living in the quantum age, a revolution in everyday life led by our understanding of the very, very small.
Quantum physics lies at the heart of every electronic device from smartphones to lasers; quantum superconductors allow levitating trains and MRI scanners, while superfast, ultra-secure quantum computers may soon be a reality. Yet quantum particles such as atoms, electrons and photons remain mysterious, acting totally unlike the objects we experience directly.
With his trademark clarity ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Duxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848318465
SKU
V9781848318465
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99-99
About Brian Clegg
Science writer Brian Clegg studied physics at Cambridge University and specialises in making the strangest aspects of the universe, from infinity to time travel and quantum theory, accessible to the general reader. He is editor of www.popularscience.co.uk and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His previous books include Inflight Science, The Universe Inside You, Dice World and Introducing ... Read more
Reviews for The Quantum Age: How the Physics of the Very Small has Transformed Our Lives
If you are looking for an enjoyable read into all things quantum physics and how it is applied to everyday life, look no further.
BBC Focus
Brian Clegg does a superb job of explaining complicated scientific concepts in easily understood language. The Quantum Age is his best book yet, because the concepts he explains are central to ... Read more
BBC Focus
Brian Clegg does a superb job of explaining complicated scientific concepts in easily understood language. The Quantum Age is his best book yet, because the concepts he explains are central to ... Read more