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Quantum physics /

This book explores the complex topic of quantum physics, while making it easier to understand for science enthusiasts and students alike.

Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteurs principaux: Humphrey, Marc (Auteur), Pancella, Paul Vincent (Auteur), Berrah, Nora (Auteur)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: New York, New York : Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2015]
Collection:Idiot's guides.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table des matières:
  • Part 1. Quantum vs. classical physics
  • 1. Putting the "quantum" in quantum physics
  • 2. Pre-quantum mechanics
  • 3. Light and matter
  • 4. Early atomic theory
  • part 2. The quantum postulates
  • 5. The quantum of action
  • 6. The quantum theory of light
  • 7. Quantizing the atom
  • part 3. Quantum mechanics
  • 8. Matter waves matter
  • 9. The quantum wave function
  • 10. Quantum wave mechanics
  • 11. Wave functions illustrated
  • 12. Particle spin
  • part 4. Interpreting quantum physics
  • 13. The Copenhagen interpretation
  • 14. The completeness of quantum physics
  • 15. Alternate interpretations
  • part 5. Grand unification
  • 16. The fundamental interactions
  • 17. The fundamental particles
  • 18. Toward a theory of everything
  • part 6. Applications of quantum theory
  • 19. Quantum lights and solids
  • 20. Quantum imaging
  • 21. Quantum information technology.