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Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow
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Blending science with fiction in Baltimore
I judge a bookstore by the number of Diana Wynne Jones novels it stocks. The late British author wrote some of the twentieth century’s most widely lauded science-fiction and fantasy (SFF). She clinched more honors than I should list, including two World Fantasy Awards. Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods, called her “the best children’s writer of the last forty years” in 2010—and her books suit c
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Liam Graham's review
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Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow:
"Quantum thermodynamics is right at the cutting edge of modern physics with implications for many of its most interesting questions. This is a gripping, accessible introduction with a lovely light and witty style, written by an expert in the field. Fr"
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Lewis's review
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"I really enjoyed this book. The scientific explanations are accessible while still being accurate. The book gives excellent insights into contemporary concepts in quantum physics, quantum thermodynamics, and quantum information. What stood out for me"
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| My favorite thermodynamics textbook. Callen has a straightforward, direct, clear approach that clarifies the fundamentals and their implications. | |
