Title:
Quantum physics : what everyone needs to know / Michael G. Raymer.
Author:
Raymer, Michael G., author.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
©2017
Call Number:
QC174.12 .R387 2017
Abstract:
"In question & answer format, discusses the history, science, applications, and relevant current issues of quantum physics in an accessible way for the non-scientist"-- Provided by publisher.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1701/2016050787-t.htmlContributor biographical information https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1701/2016050787-b.html
Publisher description https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1701/2016050787-d.html
ISBN:
9780190250713
Series:
What everyone needs to know
What everyone needs to know.
Physical Description:
xxii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Subject Term:
Contents:
Quantum physics -- Quantum measurement and its consequences -- Application : quantum data encryption -- Quantum behavior and its description -- Application : sensing gravity with quantum interference -- Quantum possibilities and waves -- Milestones and a fork in the road -- Bell-tests and the end of local realism -- Quantum entanglement and teleportation -- Application : quantum computing -- Energy quantization and atoms -- Application : sensing time, motion and gravity with quantum technology -- Quantum fields and their excitations -- Future directions and remaining questions in quantum science.
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