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The Quantum Universe
Everything that can happen does happen
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and the underlying principles of quantum mechanics. The authors transform complex scientific ideas into engaging narratives that are both enlightening and easy to comprehend. If you appreciate a blend of science and storytelling that illuminates the fundamental workings of our world, this book may appeal to you.
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See moreWhat is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein? And why, above all, can we be sure that the theory is good? This title gives us the real science behind the bizarre behaviour of the atoms and energy that make up the universe, and reveal how everything that can happen, does happen.
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The phenomenal top ten bestseller that shows how everyone can understand how the universe works.
The Quantum Universe brings together two authors on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science.
But just what is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein? And why, above all, can we be sure that the theory is good?
Here, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw give us the real science behind the bizarre behaviour of the atoms and energy that make up the universe, and reveal exactly how everything that can happen, does happen.
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The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw is praised for its accessible and engaging approach to quantum mechanics, combining intellectual depth with minimal mathematics. Reviewers commend the authors for making complex theories understandable without oversimplifying, and highlight their enthusiasm for the subject. The book is noted for bridging the gap between esoteric quantum theories and everyday experiences, offering a rich exploration of the subatomic world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241952702
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 June 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 206g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Brian Cox (Author) Brian Cox is a Professor of Particle Physics and Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, and works at the CERN laboratory in Geneva. He is also a popular presenter on TV and radio. Jeff Forshaw (Author) Jeff Forshaw is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Manchester, specializing in the physics of elementary particles. He was awarded the Institute of Physics Maxwell Medal in 1999 for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.
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