Quantum Physics: The Wonderful Subatomic World -- Frontiers of Science

Author: John Gribbin, translated by Chen Yangzheng
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: 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 hard to grasp, filled with all kinds of unbelievable wonders. It's simply 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 history 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 realizing 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.