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The Bit and the Pendulum

By Tom Siegfried

The Bit and the Pendulum

By Tom Siegfried

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Funny, clear, deep, and right on target. [Siegfried] lets us get a handle on ideas that are essential for understanding the evolving world. -K. C. Cole, author of The Universe and the Teacup ""An eager, ambitious book. A stimulating, accessible introduction to scientific theory."" -Dallas Morning News An award-winning journalist surveys the horizon of a new revolution in science Everything in the universe, from the molecules in our bodies to the heart of a black hole, is made up of bits of information. This is the radical idea at the center of the new physics of information, and it is leading to exciting breakthroughs in a vast range of science, including the invention of a new kind of quantum computer, millions of times faster than any computer today. Acclaimed science writer Tom Siegfried offers a lively introduction to the leading scientists and ideas responsible for this exciting new scientific paradigm.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2000-12-05
Publication Date:
2000-12-01
Publisher:
Turner Publishing Company
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0471399744
ISBN13:
9780471399742
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
445 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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