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Q Is for Quantum: An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780684863153)
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xTHE QUANTUM WORLD FROM A TO Z
Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made.
This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, "Timelines," key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science.
An encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, Q is for Quantum is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.
Author: John Gribbin
ISBN-10: 0684863154
ISBN-13: 9780684863153
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2000
Pages: 560
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 10.10h x 6.98w x 1.17d
Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made.
This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, "Timelines," key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science.
An encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, Q is for Quantum is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.
Author: John Gribbin
ISBN-10: 0684863154
ISBN-13: 9780684863153
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2000
Pages: 560
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 10.10h x 6.98w x 1.17d
By John Gribbin
xJOHN GRIBBIN trained as an astrophysicist at Cambridge University before becoming a full-time science writer. He is now a Visiting Fellow in Astronomy at the University of Sussex. His other books include the bestselling In Search of Schringer's Cat and In Search of the Big Bang.
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