{"product_id":"the-strange-world-of-quantum-mechanics-paperback-9780521667807","title":"The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics (Paperback) 9780521667807","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Strange World of Quantum Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptionally accessible, accurate and non-technical introduction to the core concepts of quantum mechanics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDaniel F. Styer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521667807, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 24 February 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e172 pages, 15 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 17.8 x 1.4 cm, 0.507 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics not only provides a lively written, accurate and non-technical introduction to these basic concepts of quantum mechanics but also manages to bridge the gap from these basic concepts to modern developments which are still of topical interest for current research … this book is an ideal source for any non-physicist with a strong interest in the central ideas of quantum mechanics … thus The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics is also highly recommendable to students and even to experts as a complementary textbook.' G. Alber, Contemporary Physics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally accessible, accurate, and non-technical introduction to quantum mechanics. After briefly summarizing the differences between classical and quantum behaviour, this engaging account considers the Stern-Gerlach experiment and its implications, treats the concepts of probability, and then discusses the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and Bell's theorem. Quantal interference and the concept of amplitudes are introduced and the link revealed between probabilities and the interference of amplitudes. Quantal amplitude is employed to describe interference effects. Final chapters explore exciting new developments in quantum computation and cryptography, discover the unexpected behaviour of a quantal bouncing-ball, and tackle the challenge of describing a particle with no position. Thought-provoking problems and suggestions for further reading are included. Suitable for use as a course text, The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics enables students to develop a genuine understanding of the domain of the very small. It will also appeal to general readers seeking intellectual adventure.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Classical magnetic needles\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Stern–Gerlach experiment\u003cbr\u003e 4. The conundrum of projections: repeated measurements\u003cbr\u003e 5. Probability\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox\u003cbr\u003e 7. Variations on a theme by Einstein\u003cbr\u003e 8. Optical interference\u003cbr\u003e 9. Quantal interference\u003cbr\u003e 10. Amplitudes\u003cbr\u003e 11. Working with amplitudes\u003cbr\u003e 12. Two slit inventions\u003cbr\u003e 13. Quantum cryptography\u003cbr\u003e 14. Quantum mechanics of a bouncing ball\u003cbr\u003e 15. The wavefunction\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: a brief history of quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: putting weirdness to work\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: sources\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D: general questions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix E: bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Appendix F: skeleton answers for selected problems\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Quantum physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Quantum physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Quantum%20physics%20%5Bquantum%20mechanics%20\u0026amp;%20quantum%20field%20theory%5D%20%5BPHQ%5D%22\"\u003equantum mechanics \u0026amp; quantum field theory PHQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003928531224,"sku":"9780521667807","price":43.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521661041_8dc67d9e-8b88-43a2-90f1-77171bb65905.jpg?v=1691379689","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-strange-world-of-quantum-mechanics-paperback-9780521667807","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}