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He tells a good story while depicting both the subatomic world and the world of physics research as lively places populated by highly interesting characters. At the core of this book are the "big ideas" of quantum physics, including granularity (matter and some of its properties, like energy, are "lumpy"), wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, the nature of bosons and fermions, and superposition and entanglement (an atom can be in two or more states of motion at once). With strikingly clear writing, and with engaging illustrations by Paul Hewitt, The Quantum World imparts a sense of wonder and a knowledge of the strange laws governing the atoms, nuclei, and fundamental particles that inhabit the quantum world.

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"The Quantum World" is an excellent book--one of the best popular accounts of quantum theory I have read. Ford has a deep understanding of his demanding subject and he leavens his account with colour and anecdote.--Elizabeth Sourbut"New Scientist" (09/18/2004) Excellent introduction to the strange world of the quantum with just enough interpolated mundane comments to keep the reader interested in going on to the next weird idea.--John Hubisz"Physics Teacher" (04/01/2005) Ford writes in a clear, easy-to-follow manner...[He] broadly surveys the important topics in quantum theory and experiment that would offer someone without a mathematical background a very strong conceptual understanding. This is a very pleasant book to read.--E. Kincanon"Choice" (09/01/2004) "Quantum Physics for Everyone" uses clear explanations and examples to highlight and elucidate ideas and thinkers of quantum physics, showing how the laws governing the very small and the very swift defy conventional thinking and stretch the mind. Ford deals with topics as difficult as granularity, quantum numbers, superposition, entanglement, and the uncertainty principle, but he uses explanations and examples that make these concepts easy to understand and quantum weirdness far less daunting. Ford writes in a clear, easy-to-follow manner...ÝHe¨ broadly surveys the important topics in quantum theory and experiment that would offer someone without a mathematical background a very strong conceptual understanding. This is a very pleasant book to read. -- E. Kincanon "Choice" (09/01/2004) In this approachable book for the armchair science buff or student struggling through a physics class, Ford, retired director of the American Institute of Physics, offers his services as cicerone through the subatomic world. He explains why quarks are said to have 'flavors, ' and why scientists refer to 'strange' and 'charm' quarks and their being red, blue or green...Even scientists never really understand the quantum world, but this book will help readers wrap their minds around the paradoxical concepts of how the building blocks of existence lead a strange, if not charmed, life.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780674013421
  • Publisher: Harvard University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Harvard University Press
  • Height: 223 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Quantum Physics for Everyone (OIP)
  • Width: 167 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0674013425
  • Publisher Date: 20 Apr 2004
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 558 gr


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