Quantum

Author: John Gribbin
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: John Gribbin, the series editor, is an internationally renowned writer, radio host, journalist, and scientist, and a member of the Literary and Philosophical Society of the Royal Society of London. Gribbin is widely celebrated for his popular science works, having authored over fifty books. It's truly strange how a particle can be in two places at once. What is wave-particle duality and quantum uncertainty? Richard Feynman, who founded quantum theory and won the Nobel Prize for it, said, "Nobody understands quantum mechanics." Is that really the case? Quantum physics is profound and filled with all sorts of unimaginable wonders. It's truly magical! This book tells the story of this scientific magic. The author and series editor, John Gribbin, has spent decades immersed in the study of quantum physics and its history. He narrates the development of quantum physics—from the discovery of light waves in the early 20th century to the possibility of building almost all-powerful quantum computers in the 21st century and achieving the magical feat of teleportation. The "Frontiers of Science" series combines vivid illustrations with professional yet accessible text, making the most important scientific topics of today clearer than ever before.