The quantum universe
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The quantum universe
Cambridge University Press, 1987
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Bibliography: p. 175
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内容説明
The Quantum Universe is the first popular book to give a non-mathematical pictorial account of quantum physics, the foundation of our current understanding of nature. For so long the province of mathematicians and physicists alone, the beauty and significance of quantum mechanics has remained hidden to the nonspecialist. Yet its impact on technology has been enormous. The modern electronics industry with the silicon chip that has revolutionised so many aspects of modern life owes its existence to an understanding of the quantum nature of semiconductors. The text explains exactly what quantum mechanics is in a simple nonmathematical way, and is complemented throughout by many superb colour and black-and-white photographs illustrating the varied facets of quantum phenomena. The Quantum Universe will provide a fascinating and accessible introduction to one of the most important scientific disciplines of the twentieth century. Final-year students at school, general readers with an interest in science, and undergraduates in science subjects will all be able to enjoy and benefit from this novel exposition.
目次
- Preface
- Prologue
- Route map
- 1. Waves versus particles
- 2. Heisenberg and uncertainty
- 3. Schroedinger and matter waves
- 4. Atoms and nuclei
- 5. Quantum tunnelling
- 6. Pauli and the elements
- 7. Death of a star
- 8. Quantum co-operation and superfluids
- 9. Feynman rules
- 10. Weak photons and strong glue
- Appendices
- Epilogue
- Glossary
- Suggestions for further reading
- Photo-credits
- Subject index
- Names index.
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