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Q Is for Quantum: An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics Tapa blanda - 2000

de John R. Gribbin

In the ultimate guide to the ultimate mystery--the quantum world--an award-winning scientist and a master of popular science writing explains recent breakthroughs and the wondrous possibilities that lie in the future. Illustrations throughout.


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THE QUANTUM WORLD FROM A TO Z Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made. This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, "Timelines," key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science. An encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, Q is for Quantum is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.

Primera línea

Abelian group A group of mathematical transformations which can be carried out in any order and still give the same end result.

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Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made.

This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, "Timelines, " key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science.

An encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, Q is for Quantum is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.

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  • Título Q Is for Quantum: An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics
  • Autor John R. Gribbin
  • Encuadernación Tapa blanda
  • Edición 1st Ed(AsSuch)
  • Páginas 560
  • Volúmenes 1
  • Idioma ENG
  • Editorial Touchstone Books, Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Fecha de publicación 2000-02-22
  • Ilustrado
  • ISBN 9780684863153 / 0684863154
  • Peso 2.11 libras (0.96 kg)
  • Dimensiones 10.1 x 6.98 x 1.17 pulgadas (25.65 x 17.73 x 2.97 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Particles (Nuclear physics)
  • Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 98-9918
  • Dewey Decimal Code 539.703

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JOHN GRIBBIN trained as an astrophysicist at Cambridge University before becoming a full-time science writer. He is now a Visiting Fellow in Astronomy at the University of Sussex. His other books include the bestselling In Search of Schrdinger's Cat and In Search of the Big Bang.
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