Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780191577673
ISBN-13 : 0191577677
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction by : John Polkinghorne

Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare. Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction
Author :
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 145
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780191577673
ISBN-13 : 0191577677
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction by : John Polkinghorne

Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare. Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Quantum Theory

Quantum Theory
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Total Pages : 113
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ISBN-10 : 0191775592
ISBN-13 : 9780191775598
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Quantum Theory by : John C. Polkinghorne

Quantum theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world.

Particle Physics: a Very Short Introduction

Particle Physics: a Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9780192873750
ISBN-13 : 019287375X
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Particle Physics: a Very Short Introduction by : Frank Close

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe.

Physics

Physics
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9780192543578
ISBN-13 : 0192543571
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Physics by : Sidney Perkowitz

Physics, the fundamental science of matter and energy, encompasses all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and underlies much of the technology around us. Understanding the physics of our universe is an essential aspect of humanity's quest to understand our environment and our place within it. Doing physics enables us to explore the interaction between environment and human society, and can help us to work towards the future sustainability of the planet. This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of how this pervasive science came to be and how it works: who funds it, how physicists are trained and how they think, and how physics supports the technology we all use. Sidney Perkowitz presents the theories and outcomes of pure and applied physics from ideas of the Greek natural philosophers to modern quantum mechanics, cosmology, digital electronics and energy production. Considering its most consequential experiments, including recent results in elementary particles, gravitational waves and materials science, he also discusses outside the lab, the effects of physics on society, culture, and humanity's vision of its place in the universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 9780191579264
ISBN-13 : 0191579262
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction by : Michael Allingham

We make choices all the time - about trivial matters, about how to spend our money, about how to spend our time, about what to do with our lives. And we are also constantly judging the decisions other people make as rational or irrational. But what kind of criteria are we applying when we say that a choice is rational? What guides our own choices, especially in cases where we don't have complete information about the outcomes? What strategies should be applied in making decisions which affect a lot of people, as in the case of government policy? This book explores what it means to be rational in all these contexts. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to decisions in everyday life, and to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Philosophy of Physics

Philosophy of Physics
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9780198814320
ISBN-13 : 0198814321
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy of Physics by : David Wallace

Philosophy of physics is concerned with the deepest theories of modern physics - quantum theory, our theories of space, time and symmetry, and thermal physics - and their strange, even bizarre conceptual implications. This book explores the core topics in philosophy of physics, and discusses their relevance for both scientists and philosophers.

Fractals: A Very Short Introduction

Fractals: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9780191663444
ISBN-13 : 0191663441
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Fractals: A Very Short Introduction by : Kenneth Falconer

Many are familiar with the beauty and ubiquity of fractal forms within nature. Unlike the study of smooth forms such as spheres, fractal geometry describes more familiar shapes and patterns, such as the complex contours of coastlines, the outlines of clouds, and the branching of trees. In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Falconer looks at the roots of the 'fractal revolution' that occurred in mathematics in the 20th century, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explains the basic concepts, and explores the wide range of applications in science, and in aspects of economics. This is essential introductory reading for students of mathematics and science, and those interested in popular science and mathematics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Relativity: A Very Short Introduction

Relativity: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 129
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ISBN-10 : 9780199236220
ISBN-13 : 0199236224
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Relativity: A Very Short Introduction by : Russell Stannard

Einstein's theory of relativity shattered the world of physics - replacing Newtonian ideas of space and time with bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions: a world of slowing clocks and stretched space, black holes and curved space-time. This Very Short Introduction explores and explains the theory in an accessible and understandable way.

Number Theory

Number Theory
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 177
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780198798095
ISBN-13 : 0198798091
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Number Theory by : Robin Wilson

Number theory is the branch of mathematics primarily concerned with the counting numbers, especially primes. It dates back to the ancient Greeks, but today it has great practical importance in cryptography, from credit card security to national defence. This book introduces the main areas of number theory, and some of its most interesting problems.