An Introduction to Quantum Physics (The M.I.T. introductory physics series)

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ISBN 10: 0393090159 / ISBN 13: 9780393090154

Published by WW Norton & Co, 1978

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1978 Norton. Hardcover, Good reading copy, unmarked text, no dj, has some wear, hinges are cracked. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Quantum Physics (The M.I.T. introductory physics series)
• Publisher: WW Norton & Co
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393090159
• ISBN 13: 9780393090154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

Quantum physics concerns the behavior of the smallest things we know. These smallest things are very small indeed. Although the world of the very small is remote from our senses, it shapes everyday experience.

Almost everything we touch and see (together with nerve impulses and light, the messengers of touch and sight) owes its character to the subtle architecture of atoms and molecules, an architecture whose building code is quantum mechanics. And when we come to large-scale phenomena that depends in a direct way on the details of atomic processes-for example lasers, superconductors, and solid-state electronics-then the explicit use of quantum physics is essential.