Quantum Reality
Beyond the New Physics
Published on 21. September 2011
288 pages
978-0-307-80674-1 (ISBN)
Description
This clearly explained layman's introduction to quantum physics is an accessible excursion into metaphysics and the meaning of reality. Herbert exposes the quantum world and the scientific and philosophical controversy about its interpretation.
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02/1987
Bantam Books
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Nick Herbert is an American physicist and author, best known for his book Quantum Reality.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1: The Quest for Reality
- 2: Physicists Losing Their Grip
- 3: Quantum Theory Takes Charge
- 4: Facing the Quantum Facts
- 5: Wave Motion: The Sound of Music
- 6: Meet the Champ: Quantum Theory Itself
- 7: Describing The Indescribable: The Quantum Interpretation Question
- 8: "And Then A Miracle Occurs": The Quantum Measurement Problem
- 9: Four Quantum Realities
- 10: Quantum Realities: Four More
- 11: The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox
- 12: Bell's Interconnectedness Theorem
- 13: The Future of Quantum Reality
- Appendix I: Additional Readings on Quantum Reality
- Appendix II: Quantum Number
