Specifications
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Company |
| ISBN 13 | 9789813274419 |
| ISBN 10 | 9813274417 |
| Book Subtitle | How Quantum Mechanics Took Over Science |
| Book Description | In the early years of its conception, J Robert Oppenheimer spoke of quantum theory as a subject that was "unlikely to be known to any poet or historian." Yet, as Bernstein notes, in just sixty-odd years, one can find at least nine million entries on Google under the rubric "quantum theory" — from poets and historians, as well as film critics and Buddhist monks. How did quantum mechanics enter general culture so pervasively? Having studied the subject for over a half-century, Jeremy Bernstein returns in this second edition to enlighten readers with a witty insider's perspective on the development of quantum theory as well as its loopholes. It is also a scintillating account of the interplay between brilliance and fallibility in humankind, even in the key figures who have shaped common understanding of quantum theory — such eminent figures include Niels Bohr, the Dalai Lama, Tom Stoppard, and most notably, John Bell who made pioneering contributions in quantum physics. At once thought-provoking and intellectual, this semi-autobiographical popular science book is highly recommended for readers with rudimentary knowledge of science history, philosophy, and naturally, physics. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jeremy Bernstein |
| Edition Number | 2nd Edition |
| Publication Date | 03-Jan-19 |
| Number of Pages | 132 |
Quantum Leaps paperback english - 03-Jan-19
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