The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

Name: The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics
Brand: Penguin Publishing Group
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By James Kakalios

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A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture. As a young science fiction fan, physicist James Kakalios marveled at the future predicted in the pulp magazines, comics, and films of the '50s and '60s. By 2010, he was sure we'd have flying cars and jetpacks. But what we ended up with-laptop computers, MRI machines, Blu-ray players, and dozens of other real-life marvels-are even more fantastic. In The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, he explains why the development of quantum mechanics enabled our amazing present day. In his trademark style, Kakalios uses pop culture examples- everything from the graphic novel Watchmen to schlock horror movies of the '50s-to elucidate some of the most complex science there is. And he brings to life the groundbreaking scientists whose discoveries made our present life possible. Along the way, he dispels the misconception that quantum mechanics is unknowable by mere mortals. It's not magic; it's science!

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 338
Release Date:: 2011-11-01
Publication Date:: 2011-11-01
Publisher:: Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1592406726
ISBN13:: 9781592406722
Weight:: 550 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 21 cm

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