The Quantum World

Quantum Physics for Everyone

Diane Goldstein, Kenneth W. Ford

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Harvard Uni.Press Academi
15 October 2005

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

"As Kenneth W. Ford shows us in The Quantum World, the laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious. In order to make the book even more suitable for classroom use, the author, assisted by Diane Goldstein, has included a new section of Quantum Questions at the back of the book. A separate answer manual to these 300+ questions is available; visit The Quantum World website for ordering information.

There is also a cloth edition of this book, which does not include the ""Quantum Questions"" included in this paperback edition."

By: Kenneth W. Ford
Appendix by: Diane Goldstein
Imprint: Harvard Uni.Press Academi
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 424g
ISBN: 9780674018327
ISBN 10: 067401832X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 15 October 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenneth W. Ford, retired director of the American Institute of Physics, is co-author of Geons, Black Holes, and Quantum Foam: A Life in Physics.

Reviews for The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone

'An excellent book - one of the best popular accounts of quantum theory I have read. Ford has a deep understanding of his demanding subject and he leavens his account with colour and anecdote.' - Elizabeth Sourbut, New Scientist