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The strange world of quantum mechanics / Daniel F. Styer.
Author
Styer, Daniel F.
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English
Published/Created
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Description
xiv, 154 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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QC174.12 .S879 2000
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Quantum theory
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"This is an accessible, accurate, and non-technical introduction to quantum mechanics. Suitable for use as a course text, The Strange World of Quantum Mechanics enables students to develop a genuine understanding of the domain of the very small. It will also appeal to general readers seeking intellectual adventure."--Jacket.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Classical magnetic needles
The Stern-Gerlach experiment
The conundrum of projections; repeated measurements
Probability
The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox
Variation on a theme by Einstein
Optical interference
Quantal interference
Amplitudes
Working with amplitudes
Two-slit inventions
Quantum cryptography
Quantum mechanics of a bouncing ball
The wavefunction.
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ISBN
0521661048 ((hbk.))
9780521661041 ((hbk.))
0521667801 ((pbk.))
9780521667807 ((pbk.))
LCCN
99013559
OCLC
40707033
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