The Story of Quantum Mechanics (Paperback)

"Clear and coherent . One of the most exciting aspects of the book is the author's account of how the consequences and implications of the breakthroughs in quantum mechanics challenged the mechanistic, deterministic philosophy fostered by classical science."--The Science Teacher. Written by a respected Harvard physicist, this introductory account of the evolution of quantum physics also explores the subject's philosophical implications. The opening chapters trace the development of physics from antiquity onward, chronicling the origins of quantum mechanics and the ways in which quantum theory was used to address previously unsolved problems and to interpret observable atomic phenomena. Succeeding chapters are devoted to matters at the forefront of research pertaining to elementary particles, and the text concludes with a look at the old and new concepts of physical science and their relationship to issues of philosophy and religion--including considerations of causality, determinism, and free will. 1968 ed. 36 black-and-white figures. 12 halftones.

General

Imprint:	Dover Publications Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2003
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Victor Guillemin
Dimensions:	216 x 137 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-486-42874-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General Promotions
LSN:	0-486-42874-5
Barcode:	9780486428741

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