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OverviewFrom quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is, Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon and philosophical ideas, but a reality which affects our daily lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alistair Rae , David Thorn , Bee Audio USPublisher: Bolinda Publishing Imprint: Bolinda Audio Books Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9781743105221ISBN 10: 1743105223 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsRae has done an impressive job. Any (listener) who is prepared to put in a little effort will come away... with not only an understanding of the basics of some important practical applications of the theory but also some appreciation of why its conceptual foundations are still the subject of such spirited debate. -- Professor Anthony Leggett - Winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize for Physics An accessible introduction to the field and assumes no prior knowledge. -- Scientific and Medical Network Few appreciate how deeply quantum physics affects so many aspects of our everyday 21st century world, so Rae's emphasis on the practical impact of abstract concepts is very welcome. -- Professor Sir Michael Berry - Royal Society Research Fellow, Bristol University Author InformationAlastair Rae is editor of The European Journal of Physics and was until his recent retirement, Reader in Quantum Physics at the University of Birmingham. His Quantum Mechanics, now in its second edition, has become a standard undergraduate text on the subject, and his book on the philosophical implications of quantum theory, Quantum Physics: Illusion or Reality?, is in its fourth edition and has been translated into six different languages. David Thorn studied law in London before moving to the United States. Nominated for an Audie in the 2006 classics category for Dickens's The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Blackstone Audio), he has recorded Novick's His Majesty's Dragon, Stroud's Heroes of the Valley (Random House) and Thomas Wolsey: His Life and Death (Alcazar Audioworks/Blackstone) among many others. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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