Gerhard, Karyn editor DK Publishing, Inc text nyu New York, New York Dorling Kindersley Limited 2021 First American edition monographic eng

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160 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics. Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This beginner's quantum physics book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to quantum physics on the market. This smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Step inside the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Unlock the mysteries of more than 100 key ideas, from quantum mechanics basics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunneling. Each pared-back, single-page entry demystifies the groundbreaking ideas in modern science. From Schrödinger's Cat and quantum teleportation to atoms and gravity, Simply Quantum Physics is the ultimate jargon-free overview of the subject. This illuminating reference book introduces you to the greatest physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries, such as Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Richard Feynman, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in physics or science in general and life-long learners. Whether you're a physics student or just an interested layman, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand the basics The Quantum world pre-quantum puzzles the wave function interpretations of quantum physics quantum phenomena quantum technology quantum information nuclear physics particle physics quantum gravity quantum biology [Karyn Gerhard, editor] Includes index Teoría cuántica Espacio y tiempo Teoría cuántica de campos Función ondulatoria QC 174.12 S612 2021 9780744028485 0744028485 260603 20260818153911.0 eng