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Quantum physics, which offers an explanation of the world on the
smallest scale, has fundamental implications that pose a serious
challenge to ordinary logic. Particularly counterintuitive is the
notion of entanglement, which has been explored for the past 30
years and posits an ubiquitous randomness capable of manifesting
itself simultaneously in more than one place. This amazing
'non-locality' is more than just an abstract curiosity or paradox:
it has entirely down-to-earth applications in cryptography, serving
for example to protect financial information; it also has enabled
the demonstration of 'quantum teleportation', whose infinite
possibilities even science-fiction writers can scarcely imagine.
This delightful and concise exposition does not avoid the deep
logical difficulties of quantum physics, but gives the reader the
insights needed to appreciate them. From 'Bell's Theorem' to
experiments in quantum entanglement, the reader will gain a solid
understanding of one of the most fascinating areas of contemporary
physics.
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