Erwin Schrodinger and the Quantum Revolution by John Gribbin (English) Paperback

Description: Erwin Schrodinger and the Quantum Revolution by John Gribbin Erwin Schrödinger was an Austrian physicist famous for his contribution to quantum physics. He won the Nobel Prize in 1933 and is best known for his thought experiment of a cat in a box, both alive and dead at the same time, which revealed the seemingly paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fascinating and colourful biography of the father of quantum mechanics, by the bestselling author of the science classic, In Search of Schr dingers Cat.Erwin Schr dinger was an Austrian physicist famous for his contribution to quantum physics. He won the Nobel Prize in 1933 and is best known for his thought experiment of a cat in a box, both alive and dead at the same time, which revealed the seemingly paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics.Schr dinger was working at one of the most fertile and creative moments in the whole history of science. By the time he started university in 1906, Einstein had already published his revolutionary papers on relativity. Now the baton of scientific progress was being passed to a new generation- Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, Niels Bohr, and of course, Schr dinger himself.In this riveting biography John Gribbin takes us into the heart of the quantum revolution. He tells the story of Schr dingers surprisingly colourful life (he arrived for a position at Oxford University with both his wife and mistress). And with his trademark accessible style and popular touch, he explains the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, which underpins all of modern science. Notes In this riveting biography John Gribbin takes us into the heart of the quantum revolution. He tells the story of Schrodingers surprisingly colourful life (he arrived for a position at Oxford University with both his wife and mistress). And with his trademark accessible style and popular touch, he explains the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, which underpins all of modern science. Back Cover The master of popular science writing Sunday Times Erwin Schrdinger was an Austrian physicist famous for his contribution to quantum physics. He won the Nobel Prize in 1933 and is best known for his thought experiment of a cat in a box, both alive and dead at the same time, which revealed the seemingly paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics. Schrdinger was working at one of the most fertile and creative moments in the whole history of science. By the time he started university in 1906, Einstein had already published his revolutionary papers on relativity. Now the baton of scientific progress was being passed to a new generation: Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, Niels Bohr, and of course, Schrdinger himself. In this riveting biography John Gribbin takes us into the heart of the quantum revolution. He tells the story of Schrdingers surprisingly colourful life (he arrived for a position at Oxford University with both his wife and mistress). And with his trademark accessible style and popular touch, he explains the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, which underpins all of modern science. Gribbin is an established master in the game of demystifiying quantum mechanics Jim Al-Khalili Author Biography John Gribbin gained a PhD from the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge (then under the leadership of Fred Hoyle) before working as a science journalist for Nature and later New Scientist. He is the author of a number of bestselling popular science books, including In Search of Schr dingers Cat, In Search of the Multiverse, Science- A History and The Universe- A Biography. He is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Sussex and in 2000 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Review A fascinating tale of scientific endeavour . . . Gribbin expertly elucidates the relationships and discoveries that shaped Schrodingers thoughts, including his lengthy correspondence with Albert Einstein, which led to the famous cat-in-the-box thought experiment . . . Anyone wishing to dip their feet in the muddy waters of quantum physics will enjoy this scientific soap opera. But it should be required reading for those eager to understand how the process of scientific discovery really works * New Scientist *Gribbin is an established master in the game of demystifying quantum mechanics * Jim Al-Khalili *The master of popular science writing * Sunday Times *Gribbin lucidly describes Schrödingers Silver Surfer view of the universe, as well as revealing some of the more colourful details of Schrödingers life... at its heart, this book is a fight for the soul of the quantum world * Daily Telegraph * Promotional A fascinating and colourful biography of the father of quantum mechanics, by the bestselling author of the science classic, In Search of Schr dingers Cat. Review Text A fascinating tale of scientific endeavour . . . Gribbin expertly elucidates the relationships and discoveries that shaped Schrodingers thoughts, including his lengthy correspondence with Albert Einstein, which led to the famous cat-in-the-box thought experiment . . . Anyone wishing to dip their feet in the muddy waters of quantum physics will enjoy this scientific soap opera. But it should be required reading for those eager to understand how the process of scientific discovery really works Review Quote A fascinating tale of scientific endeavour . . . Gribbin expertly elucidates the relationships and discoveries that shaped Schrodingers thoughts, including his lengthy correspondence with Albert Einstein, which led to the famous cat-in-the-box thought experiment . . . Anyone wishing to dip their feet in the muddy waters of quantum physics will enjoy this scientific soap opera. But it should be required reading for those eager to understand how the process of scientific discovery really works Promotional "Headline" A fascinating and colourful biography of the father of quantum mechanics, by the bestselling author of the science classic, In Search of Schr dingers Cat . Details ISBN0552777595 Author John Gribbin Year 2013 ISBN-10 0552777595 ISBN-13 9780552777599 Media Book Pages 400 Series Black Swan Language English Imprint Black Swan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1946 DEWEY 530.12 Publication Date 2013-03-14 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-03-14 AU Release Date 2013-03-14 NZ Release Date 2013-03-14 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Alternative 9781446465714 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51319810;

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