How To Understand Quantum Mechanics

Author : John P. Ralston
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681740348

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How to Understand Quantum Mechanics by John P. Ralston Pdf

How to Understand Quantum Mechanics presents an accessible introduction to understanding quantum mechanics in a natural and intuitive way, which was advocated by Erwin Schroedinger and Albert Einstein. A theoretical physicist reveals dozens of easy tricks that avoid long calculations, makes complicated things simple, and bypasses the worthless anguish of famous scientists who died in angst. The author's approach is light-hearted, and the book is written to be read without equations, however all relevant equations still appear with explanations as to what they mean. The book entertainingly rejects quantum disinformation, the MKS unit system (obsolete), pompous non-explanations, pompous people, the hoax of the 'uncertainty principle' (it is just a math relation), and the accumulated junk-DNA that got into the quantum operating system by misreporting it. The order of presentation is new and also unique by warning about traps to be avoided, while separating topics such as quantum probability to let the Schroedinger equation be appreciated in the simplest way on its own terms. This is also the first book on quantum theory that is not based on arbitrary and confusing axioms or foundation principles. The author is so unprincipled he shows where obsolete principles duplicated basic math facts, became redundant, and sometimes were just pawns in academic turf wars. The book has many original topics not found elsewhere, and completely researched references to original historical sources and anecdotes concerting the unrecognized scientists who actually did discover things, did not all get Nobel prizes, and yet had interesting productive lives.

Author : John P. Ralston
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681742267

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How to Understand Quantum Mechanics by John P. Ralston Pdf

How to Understand Quantum Mechanics presents an accessible introduction to understanding quantum mechanics in a natural and intuitive way, which was advocated by Erwin Schroedinger and Albert Einstein. A theoretical physicist reveals dozens of easy tricks that avoid long calculations, makes complicated things simple, and bypasses the worthless anguish of famous scientists who died in angst. The author's approach is light-hearted, and the book is written to be read without equations, however all relevant equations still appear with explanations as to what they mean. The book entertainingly rejects quantum disinformation, the MKS unit system (obsolete), pompous non-explanations, pompous people, the hoax of the 'uncertainty principle' (it is just a math relation), and the accumulated junk-DNA that got into the quantum operating system by misreporting it. The order of presentation is new and also unique by warning about traps to be avoided, while separating topics such as quantum probability to let the Schroedinger equation be appreciated in the simplest way on its own terms. This is also the first book on quantum theory that is not based on arbitrary and confusing axioms or foundation principles. The author is so unprincipled he shows where obsolete principles duplicated basic math facts, became redundant, and sometimes were just pawns in academic turf wars. The book has many original topics not found elsewhere, and completely researched references to original historical sources and anecdotes concerting the unrecognized scientists who actually did discover things, did not all get Nobel prizes, and yet had interesting productive lives.

Author : J P Ralston
Publisher : Myprint
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1681747928

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How to Understand Quantum Mechanics by J P Ralston Pdf

Author : Michael A. Morrison
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Quantum theory
ISBN : UOM:39015059098759

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Understanding Quantum Physics by Michael A. Morrison Pdf

Written in an informal yet substantive style that is a joy to read, this book provides a uniquely engaging, in-depth introduction to the concepts of quantum physics and their practical implementation, and is filled with clear, thorough explanations that help readers develop insight into physical ideas and master techniques of problem-solving using quantum mechanics. Fully explores the concepts and strategies of quantum mechanics, showing the connections among the physical concepts that govern the atomic and sub-atomic domain of matter, and examining how these concepts manifest themselves in the mathematical machinery of quantum mechanics. Focuses on the explanations and motivations of the postulates that underlie the machinery of quantum mechanics, and applies simple, single-particle systems in one dimension. Illuminates discussions of ideas and techniques with a multitude of examples that show not just the answers but also the reasoning behind them, and adds dimension to the subject with historical, biographical and philosophical references throughout. Designed for a wide range of readers interested in various branches of physics and engineering physics.

Author : Franck Laloë
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108477000

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Do We Really Understand Quantum Mechanics? by Franck Laloë Pdf

"Quantum mechanics is a ... theory that has impacted ... many areas of physics, from pure theory to applications. However, it is difficult to interpret, and philosophical contradictions and counter-intuitive results are apparent at a fundamental level. In this book, Laloèe presents our current understanding of the theory"--

Author : Isaias McArthun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798714661228

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Quantum Physics Intro by Isaias McArthun Pdf

Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, quantum field theory, quantum technology, and quantum information science. Quantum mechanics is deemed the hardest part of physics. Systems with quantum behavior don't follow the rules that we are used to, they are hard to see and hard to "feel", can have controversial features, exist in several different states at the same time - and even change depending on whether they are observed or not. But don't worry. This book will help you alleviate the burden of learning Quantum Mechanics. In fact, you could get a child to help you digest certain concepts. The great difficulty does not lie in their complexity, but their absurdity in terms of logic acquired after many years of existence in a world that constantly follows certain rules. The more the brain is free of preconceptions and ingrained notions, the better it is. You will learn: What is the interference; The Double-Slit Experiment; Quantum wave function; Feynman's works; The relation between waves and particles; The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle; How particles can be in multiple places at once; Quantum entanglement; The Schrodinger's cat thought experiment; The Copenhagen interpretation and need for an observer and much more! Buy this book now.

Author : Roland Omnès
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691221922

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Understanding Quantum Mechanics by Roland Omnès Pdf

Here Roland Omnès offers a clear, up-to-date guide to the conceptual framework of quantum mechanics. In an area that has provoked much philosophical debate, Omnès has achieved high recognition for his Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics (Princeton 1994), a book for specialists. Now the author has transformed his own theory into a short and readable text that enables beginning students and experienced physicists, mathematicians, and philosophers to form a comprehensive picture of the field while learning about the most recent advances. This new book presents a more streamlined version of the Copenhagen interpretation, showing its logical consistency and completeness. The problem of measurement is a major area of inquiry, with the author surveying its history from Planck to Heisenberg before describing the consistent-histories interpretation. He draws upon the most recent research on the decoherence effect (related to the modern resolution of the famous Schrödinger's cat problem) and an exact formulation of the correspondence between quantum and particle physics (implying a derivation of classical determinism from quantum probabilism). Interpretation is organized with the help of a universal and sound language using so-called consistent histories. As a language and a method, it can now be shown to be free of ambiguity and it makes interpretation much clearer and closer to common sense.

Author : Gemma Lavender
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786481221

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Quantum Physics in Minutes by Gemma Lavender Pdf

The fastest way to understanding quantum physics - learn about how our universe works, in minutes. Quantum physics is the most fundamental, but also the most bewildering, of sciences. Allowing for simultaneously dead-and-alive cats, teleportation, antimatter and parallel universes, it also underpins all digital technology and even life itself. But at last it's possible through this clear and compact book, illuminated with 200 simple diagrams for anyone to understand the strange and beautiful subatomic world, and hence the nature of reality itself. Contents include: inside the atom, the Higgs boson, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrödinger's cat, relativity, dark energy and matter, black holes, God playing dice, the Theory of Everything, the birth and fate of the Universe, string theory, quantum computing, superconductivity, quantum biology and consciousness, and much more.

Author : David Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798665483672

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Quantum Physics for Beginners by David Clark Pdf

Are you looking for a useful guide to help you understand the most interesting concepts of quantum physics, the law of attraction, and the theory of relativity? If yes, then keep reading. In this book, we've done our best to explain the most interesting and common concepts of quantum physics, to arm the reader with useful (and desirable) knowledge, whether you're reading for self-betterment, understanding, or bragging rights. If we do our job correctly, the reader will emerge with a newfound understanding of the workings of the universe and everything around us. This guide contains information about Quantum Physics and the way of understanding the aspects of Physics and other stuff like particles, waves, and light. Even though classical physics came first, quantum physics can be used to explain most of the classical physics' phenomena on a large scale. The book came into existence to establish a firm intellectual basis for the foundation of QP for those among the masses who are not necessarily professional physicists but who nevertheless are willing to make an effort to go beyond fairytales. Only once the non-experts know what QP is about can they safely distinguish and discriminate between a serious scientific claim and more or less pseudo-scientific fantasy. Our guide is intended for anyone that ever asked the fundamental question "why" during science class and received an answer that was not very satisfying, or it was not answered at all. Questioning thoughts and ideas is what leads to human progress. This Book Covers: The first quantum concept Max Planck, the father of quantum physics Einstein's relativity The law of attraction Causality in quantum physics Quantum mechanics and general relativity incompatibility ...And Much More! Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!

Author : Peter Enders
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681084503

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Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics: An Historic-Axiomatic Approach by Peter Enders Pdf

This unique textbook presents a novel, axiomatic pedagogical path from classical to quantum physics. Readers are introduced to the description of classical mechanics, which rests on Euler’s and Helmholtz’s rather than Newton’s or Hamilton’s representations. Special attention is given to the common attributes rather than to the differences between classical and quantum mechanics. Readers will also learn about Schrödinger’s forgotten demands on quantization, his equation, Einstein’s idea of ‘quantization as selection problem’. The Schrödinger equation is derived without any assumptions about the nature of quantum systems, such as interference and superposition, or the existence of a quantum of action, h. The use of the classical expressions for the potential and kinetic energies within quantum physics is justified. Key features: · Presents extensive reference to original texts. · Includes many details that do not enter contemporary representations of classical mechanics, although these details are essential for understanding quantum physics. · Contains a simple level of mathematics which is seldom higher than that of the common (Riemannian) integral. · Brings information about important scientists · Carefully introduces basic equations, notations and quantities in simple steps This book addresses the needs of physics students, teachers and historians with its simple easy to understand presentation and comprehensive approach to both classical and quantum mechanics..

Author : Randall McPartland
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502601452

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Understanding Quantum Physics by Randall McPartland Pdf

Quantum Physics is the study of matter at the subatomic level, and it gives us an understanding of the basic structure of the universe.

Author : Stefanos Trachanas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527412471

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An Introduction to Quantum Physics by Stefanos Trachanas Pdf

This modern textbook offers an introduction to Quantum Mechanics as a theory that underlies the world around us, from atoms and molecules to materials, lasers, and other applications. The main features of the book are: Emphasis on the key principles with minimal mathematical formalism Demystifying discussions of the basic features of quantum systems, using dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimates to develop intuition Comprehensive overview of the key concepts of quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of solids Extensive discussion of the basic processes and applications of light-matter interactions Online supplement with advanced theory, multiple-choice quizzes, etc.

Author : Rosendo Pacitti
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798500704276

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How To Learn Quantum Mechanics On Your Own by Rosendo Pacitti Pdf

Quantum mechanics must be one of the most successful theories in science. Developed at the start of the twentieth century, it has been used to calculate with incredible precision how light and matter behave - how electrical currents pass through silicon transistors in computer circuits, say, or the shapes of molecules and how they absorb light. Much of today's information technology relies on quantum theory, as do some aspects of chemical processing, molecular biology, the discovery of new materials, and much more. It is very complex and sometimes even professional physicists have a hard time trying to find their way around quantum physics, as it can seem quite counterintuitive. But even if it is difficult and complex to understand, it is nowhere close to being incomprehensible. This is a beginner's guide to unravel the basic mysteries of quantum physics, and a comprehensive course to help people understand it better. The goal of the Book is simple: To help people have a better understanding of quantum physics in the simplest of ways possible. You will also learn: -Relation between waves and particles -Why Max Planck is called the father of Quantum Physics -Laws of quantum physics -Quantum field theory -Einstein's theory of relativity -Importance of the Hydrogen atom -Basics on angular momentum on a quantum level

Author : Daniel Long
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798730350908

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Quantum Physics For Beginners by Daniel Long Pdf

Would you like to discover and understand how the world around you works, while discovering how your thoughts can help you shape the reality you desire? If the answer is "YES", then keep reading... Quantum physics is a part of physics that describes the smallest things in our universe like atoms, molecules, electrons, protons, neutrons, and so on, and it's super fascinating because everything, including us as human beings, is all made of quantum physics. People tend to think that quantum physics is extremely complicated to understand, in fact, Richard Feynman, which won the Nobel prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics said: "If you think you understand quantum physics, you don't understand quantum physics." Luckily this quote is a little misleading, because humans have managed to understand quantum physics very well, and it's arguably the most successful scientific theory available today. Basically, it all depends on how it's explained, and within this book, you will easily understand the most important aspects of quantum mechanics and how it affects the world around us, in fact, by reading this book you'll discover: - What Quantum Physics Actually Is, so you can understand in an easy-to-read way how everything around us works at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles - The Quantum Origins Of The Universe, so that you can learn how quantum cosmology describes the origins of the universe using physical laws - Laws And Principles Of Quantum Physics, so you will be able to understand what are the most relevant theories in quantum mechanics - The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which is a fundamental property of the universe that explains that the more precisely one knows a particle's position, the less one can know about its momentum, and vice versa - How Quantum Entanglement Works, so you will easily understand one of the weirdest and coolest phenomena in physics which allows two objects to affect each other's behavior instantly across vast distances - The Powerful Law Of Attraction, with a dedicated chapter that will teach you how you can use this extremely powerful universal law to attract into your life whatever you focus on - Schrödinger's Theories And His Cats, so you can discover how quantum physics can generate paradoxes when applied to the macro world, just like the cat in his experiment which is both dead and alive at the same time - ... & Much More! With this book, you will be able to understand every aspect of everything existing in our universe, and you will finally understand what are the laws that govern our existence, so... ...What are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of the age and click the "BUY NOW" button to grab your copy now!

Author : JD Lovil
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781387348688

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The Layman's Guide to Quantum Reality by JD Lovil Pdf

Have you always wanted to understand Quantum Theory, but was afraid of the math? Relax. I have written this book so that you can understand the theory without all the hard to understand equations and science speak. Once you understand quantum mechanics, you can use that knowledge to take control of your life. This book has three sections. It will teach you the science, and it will transform your life. The first section covers the science and a little history. It tells you how things work. The second section covers the philosophy. It tells you why it works that way. The third section covers magic. Because the science works the way it does, your mind is able to control your quantum reality. Take control of your life and reality. Let me tell you about Quantum Theory, and show you how to use it to make your life better. Buy a copy of The Layman's Guide To Quantum Reality and find out how to control your Reality!