The Quantum Universe - Hardcover

Hey, Tony; Walters, Patrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521267447 ISBN 13: 9780521267441

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1987

Synopsis

The Quantum Universe is the first popular book to give a non-mathematical pictorial account of quantum physics, the foundation of our current understanding of nature. For so long the province of mathematicians and physicists alone, the beauty and significance of quantum mechanics has remained hidden to the nonspecialist. Yet its impact on technology has been enormous. The modern electronics industry with the silicon chip that has revolutionised so many aspects of modern life owes its existence to an understanding of the quantum nature of semiconductors. The text explains exactly what quantum mechanics is in a simple nonmathematical way, and is complemented throughout by many superb colour and black-and-white photographs illustrating the varied facets of quantum phenomena. The Quantum Universe will provide a fascinating and accessible introduction to one of the most important scientific disciplines of the twentieth century. Final-year students at school, general readers with an interest in science, and undergraduates in science subjects will all be able to enjoy and benefit from this novel exposition.

About this title

Book Description:

The Quantum Universe is the first popular book to give a non-mathematical pictorial account of quantum physics. The text explains exactly what quantum mechanics is in a simple nonmathematical way, and is complemented throughout by many superb colour and black-and-white photographs illustrating the varied facets of quantum phenomena.

About the Author:

Tony Hey is Professor of Computation at the University of Southampton.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0521267447
• ISBN 13: 9780521267441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192