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Quantum Physics: From Schrödinger's Cat to Antimatter
An accessible guide to the intriguing and revolutionary science of quantum physics, written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educators Sten Odenwald.
Quantum Physics looks at the world of the very small and the weird and wonderful forces that govern the universe. It breaks down this uncertain, complex world of quantum mechanics into easily accessible language.
Featuring everything from wave functions to black-body radiation and the Large Hadron Collider to the pioneering thinkers who reshaped our understanding of science including Niels Bohr and Erwin Schrödinger , this is the perfect introduction for everyone looking to expand their knowledge of modern physics.
ABOUT THE The Arcturus Fundamentals series explains fascinating and far-reaching topics in simple terms. Designed with rustic, tactile covers and filled with dynamic illustrations and fact boxes, these books will help you quickly get to grips with complex topics from the sciences and humanities.
Quantum Physics looks at the world of the very small and the weird and wonderful forces that govern the universe. It breaks down this uncertain, complex world of quantum mechanics into easily accessible language.
Featuring everything from wave functions to black-body radiation and the Large Hadron Collider to the pioneering thinkers who reshaped our understanding of science including Niels Bohr and Erwin Schrödinger , this is the perfect introduction for everyone looking to expand their knowledge of modern physics.
ABOUT THE The Arcturus Fundamentals series explains fascinating and far-reaching topics in simple terms. Designed with rustic, tactile covers and filled with dynamic illustrations and fact boxes, these books will help you quickly get to grips with complex topics from the sciences and humanities.
256 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2022
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September 29, 2024
I was hoping this would be a *very* basic introduction that would build upon my basic high school understanding of physics. It's not.
Admittedly, physics has very difficult concepts to grasp at times, as there are elements that themselves have not yet been figured out. I'm fine with that and with the requisite wishy-washiness.
What disappointed me was the assumption of the reader's knowledge by the author, and the author's inability to clearly explain concepts or use appropriate analogies. On several occasions I found myself searching online for definitions and explanations that made sense to me - this could be that I didn't interpret the author clearly, so I don't want to lay the blame exclusively on them.
If you are looking for a simple introduction to quantum physics, avoid this book. This is a strange book that explains quantum physics to people who already know all the building blocks of quantum physics - and would therefore probably read a more advanced book than this.
It wasn't terrible, it just didn't meet my expectations as being "easily accessible" as promised on the blurb.
Admittedly, physics has very difficult concepts to grasp at times, as there are elements that themselves have not yet been figured out. I'm fine with that and with the requisite wishy-washiness.
What disappointed me was the assumption of the reader's knowledge by the author, and the author's inability to clearly explain concepts or use appropriate analogies. On several occasions I found myself searching online for definitions and explanations that made sense to me - this could be that I didn't interpret the author clearly, so I don't want to lay the blame exclusively on them.
If you are looking for a simple introduction to quantum physics, avoid this book. This is a strange book that explains quantum physics to people who already know all the building blocks of quantum physics - and would therefore probably read a more advanced book than this.
It wasn't terrible, it just didn't meet my expectations as being "easily accessible" as promised on the blurb.
October 26, 2022
I gave it 1 star, because 0 stars is not possible
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