The New Quantum Universe

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"...this is an exceptionally successful popularization for the many readers who love science for its wonders..." Physics Today

"The Quantum Universe is beautifully and prolifically illustrated...Hey and Walter's presentation of quantum physics includes a rich mix of history, basic physical ideas, and a dazzling range of applications that should appeal to a wide audience." Sky and Telescope


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The principles of quantum mechanics are the basis of everything in the physical world--from atoms to stars, from nuclei to lasers. Quantum paradoxes and the eventful life of Schroedinger's Cat are explained, along with the Many Universe explanation of quantum measurement in this newly revised edition. Updated throughout, the book also looks ahead to the nanotechnology revolution and describes quantum cryptography, computing and teleportation. Including an account of quantum mechanics and science fiction, this accessible book is geared to the general reader. Anthony Hey teaches at the University of Southampton, UK, and is the co-author of several books, including two with Patrick Walters, The Quantum Universe (Cambridge, 1987), and Einstein's Mirror (Cambridge , 1997). Patrick Walters is a Lecturer in Continuing Education at the University of Wales at Swansea. He co-ordinates the Physical Science Programme in DACE which includes the Astronomy Programme. His research interests include science education, and he also writes non-technical books on science for the general reader and beginning undergraduates. First Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31845-9


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Following the success of The Quantum Universe, first published in 1987, a host of exciting new discoveries have been made in the field of quantum mechanics. The New Quantum Universe provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics, and demonstrates how it affects our everyday life. Quantum mechanics gives an understanding of not only atoms and nuclei, but also all the elements and even the stars. The book explains quantum paradoxes and the eventful life of Schroedinger's Cat, along with the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and Bell's Inequality. It then looks ahead to the nanotechnology revolution, describing quantum cryptography, quantum computing and quantum teleportation, and ends with an account of quantum mechanics and science fiction. Using simple non-mathematical language, this book is suitable for final-year school students, science undergraduates, and anyone wishing to appreciate how physics allows the new technologies that are changing our lives.


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Text provides an introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics, and demonstrates how it affects our everyday life. For undergraduate students in science. Revised and updated version of the earlier edition, 'The Quantum Universe', c1987. Softcover, hardcover available from the publisher. DLC: Quantum theory.


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Quantum mechanics gives an understanding of not only atoms and nuclei, but also all the elements and even the stars. It makes possible the silicon chip and the myriad of laser applications, it explains the structure of Jupiter and provides an understanding of the mechanism of energy generation in our Sun and other stars. Quantum mechanics has given us great insights into the nature of the universe, promising an unlimited supply of energy from nuclear power and unlocking the awesome capability for self-destruction through nuclear weapons. Following the success of The Quantum Universe, first published in 1987, a host of exciting new discoveries has been made in the field of quantum mechanics. The New Quantum Universe provides an accessible introduction to the essential ideas of quantum physics, and demonstrates how it affects our everyday life. In addition, quantum paradoxes and the eventful life of Schrodinger's cat are now explained, along with the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and the Bell inequality. The book looks ahead to the coming nano-technology revolution, describing quantum cryptography, quantum computing and quantum teleportation, and ends with an account of quantum mechanics and science fiction. Explaining quantum mechanics in a simple non-mathematical way, this book is a fascinating and accessible introduction to one of the most important scientific disciplines of the twenty-first century. It is suitable for final-year school students, science undergraduates, and anyone wishing to appreciate how physics has made possible the new technologies that are changing our lives.


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