Quantum mechanics underpins modern science & provides us with a blueprint for reality itself. & yet it has been said that if you're not shocked by it you don't understand it. But is quantum physics really so unknowable? Is reality really so strange? & just how can cats be half-alive & half-dead at the same time? Our journey into the quantum begins with nature's own conjuring trick in which we discover that atoms -- contrary to the rules of everyday experience -- can exist in two locations at once. To understand this we travel back to the dawn of the twentieth century & witness the birth of quantum theory which over the next one hundred years was to overthrow so many of our deeply held notions about the nature of our universe. Scientists & philosophers have been left grappling with its implications every since. ...

Everyone knows that sub-atomic particles have some very strange qualities. Light sometimes behaves like a particle sometimes like a wave. Objects separated by vast distances interact faster than the speed of light
- what Einstein called 'spooky action at a distance'. Most strangely the behaviour of objects somehow seems be determined in retrospect depending on what the observer is looking for. In this ground-breaking work the authors show how these quantum properties are being observed in larger & larger objects. They set out carefully & cautiously exactly what quantum theory might mean for us. Quantum physics presents an unanswerable challenge to our common sense understanding of the universe & the final explanation might not come from physics at all but from the equally strange world of cognitive neuro-science
- the mysteries of mind & matter might be one & the same.

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Perhaps the greatest physicist of the second half of the twentieth century Richard Feynman changed the way we think about quantum mechanics the most perplexing of all physical theories. Here Lawrence M. Krauss himself a theoretical physicist & a best-selling author offers a unique scientific biography: a rollicking narrative coupled with clear & novel expositions of science at the limits. From the death of Feynman s childhood sweetheart during the Manhattan Project to his reluctant rise as a scientific icon we see Feynman s life through his science providing a new understanding of the legacy of a man who has fascinated millions. Physics Worlds Book of the Year 2011 ...

For more than 25 years Alastair Raes Quantum Mechanics" has been one of the most highly regarded textbooks in this area. From elementary atomic physics & mathematics to angular momentum & time dependence to relativity & quantum computing the text shows how cutting-edge research topics of quantum mechanics have been applied to various disciplines. Retaining the clarity of its predecessors this fifth edition presents revised & updated material throughout the text. It offers a clear exposition of fundamental ideas additional worked examples of the application of quantum mechanics principles to a range of physical problems & more information on modern quantum information technology. This text was one of the first to include a substantial discussion of the conceptual & philosophical implications of quantum mechanics which has been revised & extended in the fifth edition. Other topics covered include one- & three-dimensional Schrodinger equations angular momentum time-independent perturbation theory time dependence scattering & relativity. Cementing its reputation as an exceptional introductory textbook " Quantum Mechanics Fifth Edition" fully covers the concepts of quantum mechanics taught in an undergraduate physics course & provides the foundation necessary for other specialized courses." ...

Quantum Mechanics: Concepts & Applications provides a clear balanced & modern introduction to the subject. Written with the students background & ability in mind the book takes an innovative approach to quantum mechanics by combining the essential elements of the theory with the practical applications: it is therefore both a textbook & a problem solving book in one self-contained volume. Carefully structured the book starts with the experimental basis of quantum mechanics & then discusses its mathematical tools. Subsequent chapters cover the formal foundations of the subject the exact solutions of the Schrodinger equation for one & three dimensional potentials time-independent & time-dependent approximation methods & finally the theory of scattering. The text is richly illustrated throughout with many worked examples & numerous problems with step-by-step solutions designed to help the reader master the machinery of quantum mechanics. The new editionhas beencompletely updated & a solutions manual is available on request. Suitable for senior undergradutate courses & graduate courses. ...

An exclusive short story for World Book Day from one of our bestselling authors. This brilliant comic thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. Albert Rossi has many qualities. Hes a man who can spot polyester at a hundred paces. Hes the person youd have on speed dial were you to find yourself at the centre of a tailoring emergency. He has an excellent working knowledge of Bonnie Tylers back catalogue. These skills are essential to a Gentlemans Outfitter from Eastcote. They are not necessarily on the job description for recruiting an assassin. When Albert hits an unsuspecting pedestrian whilst listening to Total Eclipse of the Heart in his Nissan Micra he is amazed to escape the inevitable knock on the door from the police. Instead he receives a mysterious phone call from a man who sounds surprisingly like Stephen Hawking telling him that his money will be left in the usual place. At that very moment Albert Rossi decides to change careers. Albert Rossis life is about to get a whole lot more interesting! ...

Quantum physics is believed to be the fundamental theory underlying our understanding of the physical universe. However it is based on concepts & principles that have always been difficult to understand & controversial in their interpretation. This book aims to explain these issues using a minimum of technical language & mathematics. After a brief introduction to the ideas of quantum physics the problems of interpretation are identified & explained. The rest of the book surveys describes & criticises a range of suggestions that have been made with the aim of resolving these problems; these include the traditional or Copenhagen interpretation the possible role of the conscious mind in measurement & the postulate of parallel universes. This new edition has been revised throughout to take into account developments in this field over the past fifteen years including the idea of consistent histories to which a completely new chapter is devoted. ...

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. ...

Quantum Physics For Dummies helps make quantum physics understandable & accessible. From what quantum physics can do for the world to understanding hydrogen atoms readers will get complete coverage of the subject along with numerous examples to help them tackle the tough equations. Compatible with classroom text books & courses Quantum Physics For Dummies lets students study at their own paces & helps them prepare for graduate or professional exams. Coverage
Includes:: The Schrodinger Equation & its Applications The Foundations of Quantum Physics Vector Notation Spin Scattering Theory Angular Momentum & more
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The Quantum Thief is a dazzling hard SF novel set in the solar system of the far future
- a heist novel peopled by bizarre post-humans
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