The Historical and Physical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780198822189)

Following the path by which humanity learned quantum mechanics can lead to an improved teaching and understanding of the fundamental theory and the origins of its perceived limitations. The purpose of this textbook is to retrace the development of quantum mechanics by investigating primary sources (including original published papers and letters) with attention to their timing and influence. Placing the development of quantum mechanics in its historical context, from the nascent philosophical notions of matter, atoms, and void in Ancient Greece, to their scientific realization in the 19th and 20th centuries, the book culminates with an examination of the current state of the field and an introduction to quantum information and computing.

Author: Robert Golub, Steve Lamoreaux
ISBN-10: 0198822189
ISBN-13: 9780198822189
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2023
Pages: 768
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.90lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.80w x 2.00d