Alice in Quantumland: An Allegory of Quantum Physics
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Lenny's description:
This book is an introduction to the principles of Quantum mechanics - but told in a fun way. Gilmore uses and transforms many of the original passages from Alice in Wonderland to illustrate the theories.
Alice meets an Emperor who thinks his new clothes into existence, dances with the Three Quark Brothers at the Particle MASSquerade, travels back in time (running into herself), and experiences all kinds of quantum effects. Readers will learn about the Uncertainty Principle, wave functions, the Pauli Principle, and other elusive concepts.
Seller's description:
In this cleverly conceived book, physicist Robert Gilmore makes accessible some complex concepts in quantum mechanics by sending Alice to Quantumland-a whole new Wonderland, smaller than an atom, where each attraction demonstrates a different aspect of quantum theory. Alice unusual encounters, enhanced by illustrations by Gilmore himself, make the Uncertainty Principle, wave functions, the Pauli Principle, and other elusive concepts easier to grasp.
Amazon.com Review:
My eyes tend to glaze over when I encounter YAPBAQPs (Yet Another Popular Book About Quantum Physics). But this volume captured my attention, and imagination. Told in the same way as Alice in Wonderland (with many of the original passages re-tooled to their new purpose) and a hint of Flatland, Gilmore guides us through the principles of Quantum mechanics in a truly lively and fun way. I suspect it may even be a good read for teens or extremely bright children.
Product details:
Seller name: Coco1962 (Shipping rates and seller details)
Item number (ASIN): 0387914951
Author: Robert Gilmore
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0387914951
Item Dimensions: 2.43 x 1.62 (centimeters)
Languages: English x English x English
Manufacturer: Copernicus
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 184
Package Dimensions: 90 x 640 x 930 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: July 21, 1995
Publisher: Copernicus
Binding: Hardcover
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