عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
QC173.98 .P43 2008
QC173
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98
.
P43
2008
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
(Number (ISBN
031333448X
(Number (ISBN
9780313334481
NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER
Number
b719161
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
The quantum revolution :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a historical perspective /
First Statement of Responsibility
Kent A. Peacock.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Westport, Conn. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Greenwood Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2008.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xviii, 220 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
26 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Greenwood guides to great ideas in science,
ISSN of Series
1559-5374
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-212) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The twilight of certainty -- Einstein and light -- The Bohr atom and old quantum theory -- Uncertain synthesis -- Dualities -- Elements of physical reality -- Creation and annihilation -- Quantum mechanics goes to work -- Symmetries and resonances -- "The most profound discovery of science" -- Bits, qubits, and the ultimate computer -- Unfinished business.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Presents a brief history of quantum mechanics, discussing key figures such as Einstein, Bohr, and Planck in the early twentieth century, looking at modern theories of quantum computing and quantum gravity, and including a time line.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Greenwood Pub Group, C/O Harcourt Education 465 S Lincoln Dr, Troy, MO, USA, 63379, (203)2263571-3352
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
International Standard Book Number
031333448X
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Quantum theory-- History, Popular works.
Quantum theory.
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
530
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1209
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
QC173
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98
Book number
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P43
2008
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Peacock, Kent A.,1952-
ORIGINATING SOURCE
Date of Transaction
20201208111055.0
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Electronic name
مطالعه متن کتاب [Book]
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