Título: The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)
Autor: Charles Liu
Sinopse: Quantum Physics. Quantum Mechanics. Quantum Computing. Quantum Chemistry. Quantum Astronomy. Quantum Theory. Quantum Time. Quantum physics literally underpins everything around us, but it need not be quantum difficult with this informative, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to the fundamentals and concepts of quantum physics and our quantum universe!
Quantum physics is all around us. It’s in electrical lights, lasers, and the color of the sky. Without it, the sun wouldn’t shine. It even explains how human eyes work. With its role in photosynthesis, it literally supports life. Yet, it had Schrödinger wondering whether his cat was alive or dead. It tells us that something can be both a wave and a particle and that two linked particles can communicate across the universe instantaneously! And it might even explain how the multiverse is real. Quantum physics is the key to understanding our complex world, yet even our most brilliant minds haven’t figured it all out yet.
Engaging and approachable, The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book helps untangle this complex subject, making quantum physics and its impact on us, the world, and the universe entertaining and easy to grasp. From the basics to the theories and from the practical applications to the future, this illuminating book answers more than 800 fascinating questions so you can easily understand quantum physics, including ... Did the Big Bang arise from quantum foam? When did philosophers first consider the existence of atoms? What is the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated? What are quarks? What is quantum teleportation? What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? What is the quantum principle used in MRI machines? Does entangled time mean the present can affect the past? Why did Albert Einstein say, “God does not play dice with the universe”? How is a black hole a quantum object? What is artificial intelligence? Are human brains actually quantum computers? How does quantum physics affect me? Do we live in a multiverse?
Quantum physics literally underpins everything around us. It’s fundamental to the world and the universe, and yet many of us know next to nothing about it! The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book provides a bridge between scientific concepts and everyday understanding, allowing you to grasp the wonders and implications of quantum physics. This compelling resource is for the casually curious as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most captivating scientific fields of our time. With 135 photos and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its glossary of commonly used terms cuts through the jargon, a helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration, and an extensive index adds to its usefulness.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)”, de Charles Liu, publicado pela editora Visible Ink Press, em 2024 e com 400 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Visible Ink Press
Páginas: 400
Ano: 2024
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1578598052
ISBN13: 9781578598052
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Visible Ink Press convidam o leitor a explorar temas complexos e muitas vezes misteriosos, com abordagens que transitam entre o investigativo e o explicativo. O catálogo reúne obras que investigam segredos de sociedades ocultas, fenômenos paranormais, e mistérios históricos, sempre com um tom que mescla rigor documental e narrativa acessível. Há títulos que exploram desde a influência invisível de grupos poderosos até relatos detalhados de experiências sobrenaturais, criando uma atmosfera de tensão e curiosidade constante. Em alguns casos, o material sugere uma leitura mais densa e analítica, enquanto em outros o ritmo é mais direto e informativo, facilitando o entendimento de assuntos complexos. Essa variedade permite que o leitor transite entre o mais narrativo e o mais didático, sem perder a coesão temática.
