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Daniel F. Styer - The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics - 9780521667807 - V9780521667807
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The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics

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Description for The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics Paperback.
This is an exceptionally accessible, accurate, and non-technical introduction to quantum mechanics. After briefly summarizing the differences between classical and quantum behaviour, this engaging account considers the Stern-Gerlach experiment and its implications, treats the concepts of probability, and then discusses the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and Bell's theorem. Quantal interference and the concept of amplitudes are introduced and the link revealed between probabilities and the interference of amplitudes. Quantal amplitude is employed to describe interference effects. Final chapters explore exciting new developments in quantum computation and cryptography, discover the unexpected behaviour of a quantal bouncing-ball, and tackle the challenge of describing a ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521667807
SKU
V9780521667807
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-11

Reviews for The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics
'Styer addresses a non-technical audience … the book gives a clear account of Feynman's approach. At times this is quite compelling … One valuable idea that I haven't seen before in this kind of book is the inclusion of challenging problems at the end of each chapter … if you are looking for an original account of Feynman's approach, I ... Read more

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