{"product_id":"exploring-quantum-physics-through-hands-on-david-prutchi-9781118140666","title":"Exploring Quantum Physics Through Hands-On Projects","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild an intuitive understanding of the principles behind quantum mechanics through practical construction and replication of original experiments\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith easy-to-acquire, low-cost materials and basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, \u003ci\u003eExploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers step by step through the process of re-creating scientific experiments that played an essential role in the creation and development of quantum mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in near chronological order--from discoveries of the early twentieth century to new material on entanglement--this book includes question- and experiment-filled chapters on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight as a Wave\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight as Particles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAtoms and Radioactivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Principle of Quantum Physics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWave\/Particle Duality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Uncertainty Principle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSchr dinger (and his Zombie Cat)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntanglement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom simple measurements of Planck's constant to testing violations of Bell's inequalities using entangled photons, \u003ci\u003eExploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects\u003c\/i\u003e not only immerses readers in the process of quantum mechanics, it provides insight into the history of the field--how the theories and discoveries apply to our world not only today, but also tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy immersing readers in groundbreaking experiments that can be performed at home, school, or in the lab, this first-ever, hands-on book successfully demystifies the world of quantum physics for all who seek to explore it--from science enthusiasts and undergrad physics students to practicing physicists and engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Prutchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118140664\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118140666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2012 pg. 206","brand":"David Prutchi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989738356991,"sku":"9781118140666","price":85.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f16d99e6-38e2-4f18-896c-af4b9e1ef465.jpg?v=1683301135","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exploring-quantum-physics-through-hands-on-david-prutchi-9781118140666","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}