TY - BOOK AU - Hobson,Art TI - Tales of the quantum: understanding physics' most fundamental theory SN - 9780199384235 AV - QC174 .T354 2016 PY - 2016/// CY - New York, NY PB - Oxford University Press KW - Quantum theory KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; What is quantum physics about? --; Particles and classical mechanics --; Fields and classical electromagnetism --; What is a quantum? --; Perfect randomness --; Quantum states and how they change --; Superpositions and macroscopic quanta --; An entangled, nonlocal universe --; Schrodinger's cat and "measurement" --; The environment as monitor: how change becomes irreversible; 2; b N2 - ""Tales of the Quantum" is a discussion of the fundamental principles of quantum physics for the non-scientific reader. Hobson brings together examples that illustrate the simple and logical consistency of what otherwise is viewed as a largely unapproachable topic for anyone but physicists. The book condenses topics like force, motion, and electromagnetism"-- UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1433040&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -