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The Quantum World
Kenneth W. Ford
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Description for The Quantum World
Paperback. The laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious. Num Pages: 304 pages, 33 halftones, 52 line illustrations, 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
As Kenneth W. Ford shows us in The Quantum World, the laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious. In order to make the book even more suitable for classroom use, the author, assisted by Diane Goldstein, has included a new section of Quantum Questions at the back of the book. ... Read more
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Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
438g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674018327
SKU
V9780674018327
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About Kenneth W. Ford
Kenneth W. Ford, retired director of the American Institute of Physics, has taught at university and high-school levels. His books include The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone and a memoir, In Love with Flying.
Reviews for The Quantum World
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 color and anecdote
Elizabeth Sourbut
New Scientist
Ford deals with topics as difficult as granularity, quantum numbers, superposition, entanglement, and the uncertainty principle, but he uses explanations and ... Read more
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 color and anecdote
Elizabeth Sourbut
New Scientist
Ford deals with topics as difficult as granularity, quantum numbers, superposition, entanglement, and the uncertainty principle, but he uses explanations and ... Read more