How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog - Brossura

Orzel, Chad

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ISBN 10: 1851687793 ISBN 13: 9781851687794

Casa editrice: Oneworld Publications, 2010

Riassunto

The international bestseller from the author of Breakfast with Einstein Emmy is no ordinary dog. When adopted from the shelter by physics professor Chad Orzel, she becomes immediately fascinated by his work. Could she use quantum tunnelling to get through the neighbour's fence? How about diffracting round a tree to chase squirrels? Or using virtual particles to catch bunnies made of cheese? Taking Emmy's anarchic behaviour as a starting point, Orzel explains the key theories of quantum physics. From quarks and gluons to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this is a uniquely entertaining way to unlock the secrets of the universe.

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Recensione

'It's hard to imagine a better way to grasp basic quantum physics.' --Booklist

'Charming. A lighthearted and amusing way for laypeople to learn about one of the strangest and most important aspects of modern science.' --William D. Phillips, Nobel Laureat in Physics

'A fast-moving and fun introduction to some of the deepest mysteries of modern physics. And Emmy is a star.' --Sean Carroll, author of From Eternity to Here: The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time

L'autore

Chad Orzel is Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Union College, where he carries out research in the field of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. His blog is renowned the world over for its humour and its clear explanations of complex principles of physics.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Oneworld Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1851687793
• ISBN 13: 9781851687794
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 304