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Introducing quantum theory

Introducing quantum theory

McEvoy, J. P. (Joseph P.), author.
Book 1999

"How does quantum theory explain all of the chemistry and most of physics? Why does this theory upset common sense? At the sub-atomic level, one particle seems to know what others are doing, so-called non-locality, and there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed, says Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Yet the theory is amazingly accurate and widely applied." "Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key...

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ISBN:
9781840460575
1840460571
Description:
175 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175) and index
Contents:
"Book takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key players, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here, along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's "Copenhagen interpretation"
the famous "dead and alive cat" and the EPR paradox. Both remain unresolved as we move into the 21st century"
Back Cover
LCCN:
96060308
Control Number:
2918672
Other Authors:
Appignanesi, Richard
Zarate, Oscar, 1942-
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