In The Theoretical Minimum world-class physicist Leonard Susskind provided a brilliant first course in classical mechanics offering readers not an oversimplified introduction but the real thing
- everything you need to start doing physics & nothing more Now he returns with the next challenge that every aspiring physics buff must tackle quantum mechanics Unlike most popular physics books Susskind & his co-author Art Friedman teach the maths & equations that are essential to any real understanding of quantum mechanics Combining crystal-clear explanations witty & helpful dialogues & basic exercises Quantum Mechanics is to paraphrase Einstein as simple as possible but no simpler
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Wolverine is a pint-sized powerhouse with a quick temper & the mutant ability to heal from just about any injury Along with his retractable Adamantium claws fused to his forearms he is a formidable enemy for any super villain that would take on the X-Men In this diorama a masked Wolverine crouches atop an X-Men logo claws out & snarling as he prepares for battle As with all QMx Q-Fig dioramas this remarkable scene captures the character's spirit & essence from every angle & features specially h&-painted details Wolverine is just one in our series of Marvel Q-Figs so be sure to check out the rest of our amazing superheroes & villains! It stands approx 11 cm & comes in a window box ...

QMx has teamed up with artist Ben Mund & Bicycle to create the first-ever officially licensed Firefly Playing Cards! The 54-card deck consists of the standard four suits of 13 cards each plus two jokers & features designs that are anything but standard Printed on Bicycle-grade paper with a satiny embossed finish every inch of this deck is designed with Firefly in mind Officially Licensed ...

It&s 2263 & you&re in charge of the starship Enterprise Better get your command badge on stat! From the 2016 movie Star Trek Beyond we bring you this screen-accurate replica of the insignia badge reserved for captains commanders & admirals Cast in a sturdy zinc alloy it&s burnished with bronze hues These Starfleet Division badges are exact replicas of the uniform insignia from Star Trek Beyond with each design taken directly from the screen-used hero prop What sets these wearable badges apart from the original is the clasp which uses strong short-field magnets that are embedded in each badge itself & in a glossy back plate No more pinholes in delicate fabric They can even be worn on leather & suede Star Trek beyond magnetic insignia badge is made from zinc Alloy Operations badge is 219" x 139" in size Badges are a screen-accurate prop replica Star Trek insignia badge uses strong magnets that work even with leather or suede ...

It&s 2263 & you&re in charge of the starship Enterprise Better get your command badge on stat! From the 2016 movie Star Trek Beyond we bring you this screen-accurate replica of the insignia badge reserved for captains commanders & admirals Cast in a sturdy zinc alloy it&s burnished with bronze hues These Starfleet Division badges are exact replicas of the uniform insignia from Star Trek Beyond with each design taken directly from the screen-used hero prop What sets these wearable badges apart from the original is the clasp which uses strong short-field magnets that are embedded in each badge itself & in a glossy back plate No more pinholes in delicate fabric They can even be worn on leather & suede Star Trek beyond magnetic insignia badge is a screen-accurate replica Badges are made from zinc Alloy Short-field magnets are embedded in each badge itself Strong enough magnets to even be used with leather or suede Size is 219" x 139" ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Following the death of Vesper Lynd James Bond (Daniel Craig) makes his next mission personal The hunt for those who blackmailed his lover leads him to ruthless businessman Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) a key player in the organization which coerced Vesper Bond learns that Greene is plotting to gain total control of a vital natural resource & he must navigate a minefield of danger & treachery to foil the plan ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Please note the UV copy is only compatible in participating regions please visit the UV website for full details Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in the 22nd instalment of the 007 franchise After being betrayed by Vesper in Casino Royale Bond (Craig) turns his sights on those who controlled her Interrogating Mr White (Jesper Christensen) Bond discovers that the shadowy organisation responsible for blackmailing Vesper is a lot more powerful & dangerous than he ever imagined Tracing a link to Hawaii Bond soon crosses paths with Ukranian beauty Camille (Olga Kurylenko) who leads him to megalomaniacal businessman Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) head of the organisation known simply as Quantum Wishing to control one of the world&s natural resources Greene&s organisation has a finger in every government agency worldwide & it falls to Bond to keep one step ahead of his friends & enemies to stop Greene holding the world to ransom ...

Daniel Craig returns as Ian Fleming&s most famous creation in QUANTUM OF SOLACE the first film in the James Bond series to follow directly on from the previous entry Continuing where CASINO ROYALE concluded QUANTUM OF SOLACE finds Bond on a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind the betrayal of his beloved Vesper while keeping one step ahead of M (Judi Dench – MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE) the CIA & a shadowy organisation fronted by the diabolical Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric – THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY MARIE ANTOINETTE) Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright – BASQUAIT Oliver Stone&s W) & the dubious Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini – BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA SEVEN BEAUTIES) also return for this high octane sequel directed by internationally-renowned German filmmaker Marc Forster (THE KITE RUNNER FINDING NEVERLAND) Though QUANTUM OF SOLACE takes its gritty & uncompromising lead from CASINO ROYALE many of the series& hallmark ingredients are present including a bevy of beautiful women which

Includes:: Gemma Arterton (ST TRINIANS ROCKNROLLA) & Olga Kurylenko (LE SERPENT HITMAN) & a post-modern music score from series veteran David Arnold

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Most previous texts on quantum optics have been written primarily for the graduate student market at Ph D level & above Quantum optics an introduction aims to introduce a wide range of topics at a lower level suitable for advanced undergraduate & Masters level students in physics The text is divided into four main parts covering modern topics in both pure & applied quantum optics I Introduction & background material II Photons III Atom-photon interactions IV Quantum information processing The emphasis of the subject development is on intuitive physical understanding rather than mathematical arguments although many derivations are included where appropriate The text

Includes:: numerous illustrations with a particular emphasis on the experimental observations of quantum optical phenomena Each chapter

Includes:: worked examples together with 10-15 exercises with solutions Six appendices are included to supplement the main subject material



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From quarks to computing this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear & 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 & philosophical ideas but a reality which affects our daily lives ...