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Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness


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Table of Contents:
1. Presenting the Enigma; 2. Einstein Called it "Spooky"--and I Wish I Had Known; 3. The Visit to Neg Ahne Poc: A Quantum Parable; 4. Our Newtonian Worldview: A Universal Law of Motion; 5. All the Rest of Classical Physics; Hello Quantum Mechanics; 6. How Quantum Was Forced on Physics; 7. Schrodinger's Equation: The New Universal Law of Motion; 8. One-Third of Our Economy; 9. Our Skeleton in the Closet; 10. Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen; 11. Schrodinger's Controversial Cat; 12. Seeking a Real World: EPR; 13. Spooky Interactions: Bell's Theorem; 14. What's Going On?: Interpreting the Quantum Enigma; 15. The Mystery of Consciousness; 16. The Mystery Meets the Enigma; 17. Consciousness and the Quantum Cosmos; Suggested Readings; Index

About the Author :
Bruce Rosenblum is Professor of Physics and former Chairperson of the Physics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has also consulted extensively for government and industry on technical and policy issues. His research has moved from molecular physics to condensed matter physics and, after a foray into biophysics, has focused on fundamental issues in quantum mechanics. After a career in industry that included two technology startups, and following a second career in academic administration, Fred Kuttner now devotes most of his time to teaching physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research interests have centered on the low temperature properties of solids and the thermal properties of magnets. For the last several years, Kuttner has worked on the foundations of quantum mechanics and the implications of the quantum theory.

Review :
"A remarkable and readable presentation of the basic mysteries of science, our universe, and human life. Critically important problems in our understanding are interestingly discussed with perception, depth, and careful objectivity."--Charles Townes, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, inventor of the laser, and Templeton Prize recipient "Employing the simplest, correct demonstration of the Great Quantum Dilemma that I have ever seen, Rosenblum and Kuttner starkly expose the hidden skeleton in the physicist's closet."--Nick Herbert, author of Quantum Reality "This book is unique. I know of no other which so artfully tackles two of the greatest mysteries of modern science, quantum mechanics and consciousness. It has long been suspected that these mysteries are somehow related. The authors' treatment of this thorny and controversial issue is honest, wide-ranging and immensely readable. The book contains some of the clearest expositions I have ever seen of the strange and paradoxical nature of the quantum world. Quantum Enigma is a pleasure to read, and I am sure it is destined to become a classic."--George Greenstein, Professor of Astronomy, Amherst College, Co-author of The Quantum Challenge: Modern Research on the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics "The boundary of existence that modern physics finds itself butting against is consciousness. The cautious, sober approach of Quantum Enigma makes its astonishing conclusions all the more credible. This is an immensely important and exciting book."--Raymond Chester Russ, Editor, Journal of Mind and Behavior "Thoroughly engaging for both seasoned physicists and interested laypersons. Fascinating, important."--Choice


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780195175592
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia
  • Publisher Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Physics Encounters Consciousness
  • ISBN-10: 019517559X
  • Publisher Date: /04/2006
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Returnable: N


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