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Quantum physics: What everyone needs to know

By Michael G , Raymer

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9780190250713, 0190250712, 9780190250744, 0190250747
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9593772 bytes)
Series
What everyone needs to know
Pages
337\333
Library
kolxo3
Time added
2019-04-27 05:04:36
Quantum theory.;SCIENCE / Energy;SCIENCE / Mechani

Description

Discusses the history, science, applications, and relevant current issues of quantum physics in an accessible way for the non-scientist. Abstract: Discusses the history, science, applications, and relevant current issues of quantum physics in an accessible way for the non-scientist.  Read more... Content: Quantum physics -- Quantum measurement and its consequences -- Application: Quantum data encryption -- Quantum behavior and its description -- Application: Sensing gravity with quantum interference -- Quantum possibilities and waves -- Milestones and a fork in the road -- Bell- Tests and the end of local realism -- Quantum entanglement and teleportation -- Application: Quantum computing -- Energy quantization and atoms -- Application: Sensing time, motion, and gravity with quantum technology -- Quantum fields and their excitations -- Future directions and remaining questions in quantum science.

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