Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics : The complete guide to quantum physics, including wave functions, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and quantum gravity (Knowledge in a Nutshell)

Odenwald, Sten

Arcturus（2020/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 240 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781789501940
• DDC分類 530.12

Full Description

Quantum theory is at the heart of modern physics, but how does it actually work?

NASA scientist and communicator Sten Odenwald demystifies the subject and makes this crucial topic accessible to everyone. Featuring topics such as Schrodinger's cat, the wave-particle duality and the newly emerging theories of quantum gravity, as well as the personalities behind the science, such as Max Planck, Neils Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Richard Feynman and many more, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics provides an essential introduction to cutting edge science.

Presented in an easy-to-understand format, with diagrams, illustrations and simple summary sections at the end of each chapter, this new addition to the 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series brings clarity to some of the great mysteries of physics.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

Contents

CHAPTER 1
Early Models
CHAPTER 2
Quantization
CHAPTER 3
Matter Waves
CHAPTER 4
Wave Functions
CHAPTER 5
Quantum Measurement
CHAPTER 6
Applications
CHAPTER 7
Quantum Spin
CHAPTER 8
Relativistic QMV
CHAPTER 9
Quantum Fields
CHAPTER 10
Standard Model
CHAPTER 11
Supersymmetry
CHAPTER 12
String Theory
CHAPTER 13
Quantum Gravity
CHAPTER 14
Evidence for Quantum Gravity
CHAPTER 15
Loop Quantum Gravity
CHAPTER 16
Antimatter