The Quantum Divide

Author : Christopher C. Gerry,Kimberley M. Bruno
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191644641

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The Quantum Divide by Christopher C. Gerry,Kimberley M. Bruno Pdf

Using a selection of key experiments performed over the past 30 years or so, we present a discussion of the strikingly counter-intuitive phenomena of the quantum world that defy explanation in terms of everyday "common sense" reasoning, and we provide the corresponding quantum mechanical explanations with a very elementary use of associated formalism. Most, but certainly not all, of the experiments we describe are optical experiments involving a very small number of photons (particles of light). We begin with experiments on the wave-particle duality of electrons, proceed to experiments on the particle nature of light and single photon interference, delayed choice experiments and interaction-free detection, then go on to experiments involving the interference of two photons, quantum entanglement and Bell's Theorem, quantum teleportation, large-scale quantum effects and the divide between the classical and quantum worlds, addressing the question as to whether or not there is such a divide.

Author : Edward MacKinnon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400723696

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Interpreting Physics by Edward MacKinnon Pdf

This book is the first to offer a systematic account of the role of language in the development and interpretation of physics. An historical-conceptual analysis of the co-evolution of mathematical and physical concepts leads to the classical/quatum interface. Bohrian orthodoxy stresses the indispensability of classical concepts and the functional role of mathematics. This book analyses ways of extending, and then going beyond this orthodoxy orthodoxy. Finally, the book analyzes how a revised interpretation of physics impacts on basic philosophical issues: conceptual revolutions, realism, and reductionism.

Author : Graham Hodson
Publisher : Rockwood Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Quantum Frontiers by Graham Hodson Pdf

Welcome to the quantum age! "Quantum Frontiers: The Emerging Technologies Shaping the Quantum Revolution" journies into the heart of one of the most transformative scientific revolutions of our time. This immersive, engaging guide takes you on a tour from the mechanics of quantum computing to its real-world applications in various sectors such as healthcare, finance, national security, and much more. Quantum technology is not just reshaping our industries, it's redefining our societal norms, personal privacy, and even international relations. But what does that mean for you? With each page, this book demystifies complex concepts, shedding light on how quantum technologies are changing the way we live, work, and interact with the world. Explore the intriguing area of quantum diplomacy and contemplate the ethical landscape of this new quantum era as it redefines privacy boundaries and contributes to economic equality. Delve into the emerging trends of quantum sensors, the promise of quantum AI, and what the convergence of these cutting-edge technologies means for our future. This book also offers a glimpse into the future job market shaped by quantum tech and provides a roadmap for building a robust quantum workforce, painting a vivid picture of the technological innovations on the horizon. "Quantum Frontiers" provides you with a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the quantum realm. It is your key to understanding the quantum revolution and its far-reaching impact on our world. Embrace the future – one quantum leap at a time!

Author : graham smetham
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781446636121

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The Grand Designer: Discovering the Quantum Mind Matrix of the Universe by graham smetham Pdf

A thorough investigation of the implications of quantum theory for the Philosophy of Religion. This book shows that Stephen Hawking is incorrect when he says that modern physics disproves God. In fact his own book - The Grand Design - requires the existence of an infinite Cosmic Mind - The Grand Designer.

Author : Olival Freire Junior
Publisher : Springer
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662446621

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The Quantum Dissidents by Olival Freire Junior Pdf

This book tells the fascinating story of the people and events behind the turbulent changes in attitudes to quantum theory in the second half of the 20th century. The huge success of quantum mechanics as a predictive theory has been accompanied, from the very beginning, by doubts and controversy about its foundations and interpretation. This book looks in detail at how research on foundations evolved after WWII, when it was revived, until the mid 1990s, when most of this research merged into the technological promise of quantum information. It is the story of the quantum dissidents, the scientists who brought this subject from the margins of physics into its mainstream. It is also a history of concepts, experiments, and techniques, and of the relationships between physics and the world at large, touching on themes such as the Cold War, McCarthyism, Zhdanovism, and the unrest of the late 1960s.

Author : graham smetham
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781445294308

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Quantum Buddhism : Dancing in Emptiness - Reality Revealed at the Interface of Quantum Physics and Buddhist Philosophy by graham smetham Pdf

An extensive, detailed and definitive exploration and elucidation of the extraordinary meeting ground and interconnections between quantum physics and Buddhist philosophy.

Author : A. Stern
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000-12-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780080540139

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Quantum Theoretic Machines by A. Stern Pdf

Making Sense of Inner Sense 'Terra cognita' is terra incognita. It is difficult to find someone not taken abackand fascinated by the incomprehensible but indisputable fact: there are material systems which are aware of themselves. Consciousness is self-cognizing code. During homo sapiens's relentness and often frustrated search for self-understanding various theories of consciousness have been and continue to be proposed. However, it remains unclear whether and at what level the problems of consciousness and intelligent thought can be resolved. Science's greatest challenge is to answer the fundamental question: what precisely does a cognitive state amount to in physical terms? Albert Einstein insisted that the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple and can be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone. When one thinks about the complexities which present themselves in modern physics and even more so in the physics of life, one may wonder whether Einstein really meant what he said. Are we to consider the fundamental problem of the mind, whose understanding seems to lie outside the limits of the mind, to be essentially simple too? Knowledge is neither automatic nor universally deductive. Great new ideas are typically counterintuitive and outrageous, and connecting them by simple logical steps to existing knowledge is often a hard undertaking. The notion of a tensor was needed to provide the general theory of relativity; the notion of entropy had to be developed before we could get full insight into the laws of thermodynamics; the notice of information bit is crucial for communication theory, just as the concept of a Turing machine is instrumental in the deep understanding of a computer. To understand something, consciousness must reach an adequate intellectual level, even more so in order to understand itself. Reality is full of unending mysteries, the true explanation of which requires very technical knowledge, often involving notions not given directly to intuition. Even though the entire content and the results of this study are contained in the eight pages of the mathematical abstract, it would be unrealistic and impractical to suggest that anyone can gain full insight into the theory that presented here after just reading abstract. In our quest for knowledge we are exploring the remotest areas of the macrocosm and probing the invisible particles of the microcosm, from tiny neutrinos and strange quarks to black holes and the Big Bang. But the greatest mystery is very close to home: the greatest mystery is human consciousness. The question before us is whether the logical brain has evolved to a conceptual level where it is able to understand itself.

Author : Richard Gordon,Joseph Seckbach
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781786340467

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Biocommunication by Richard Gordon,Joseph Seckbach Pdf

All coordination between cells, organs, and organisms depends on successful biocommunicative processes. There are abundant cases of communication in the biological world, both within (intraspecific) and between (interspecific) single-cell and multicellular microorganisms and higher animal forms. Split into two parts, this book first looks at the history, development and progress within the field of biocommunication. The second part presents real-life case studies and investigation into examples of biocommunication in the biological world. Among the organisms covered are bacteria, fungi, plants, terrestrial and marine animals, including bonobos, chimpanzees and dolphins, as well as a new theory of communication between parts in developing embryos (cybernetic embryos). Contributions from international experts in the field provide up-to-date research and results, while in depth analysis expands on these findings to pave the way for future discoveries. As the first comprehensive review of its kind, it is perfect for undergraduates, graduates, professionals and researchers in the field of life sciences.

Author : Chris Ferrie
Publisher : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1492656224

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Quantum Physics for Babies (0-3) by Chris Ferrie Pdf

Ages 0 to 3 years Quantum Physics for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a colourfully simple introduction to the principle that gives quantum physics its name. Baby will find out that energy is "quantized" and the weird world of atoms never comes to a standstill. It is never too early to become a quantum physicist! This is the first in a series of books designed to stimulate your baby and introduce them to the world of science. Also coming in May are:  Newtonian Physics for Babies  General Relativity for Babies  Rocket Science for Babies

Author : Partha Ghose,Sudip Patra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781003818656

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Cognitive Modelling by Partha Ghose,Sudip Patra Pdf

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Cognitive Modelling presents a new approach to cognition that challenges long-held views. It systematically develops a broad-based framework to model cognition, which is mathematically equivalent to the emerging ‘quantum-like modelling’ of the human mind. The book argues that a satisfactory physical and philosophical basis of such an approach is missing, a particular issue being the application of quantization to the mind for which there is no empirical evidence as yet. In response to this issue, the book adopts a COM (classical optical modelling) approach, broad-based but mathematically equivalent to quantum-like modelling while avoiding its problematic features. It presents a philosophically informed and empirically motivated mathematical model of cognition, mainly concerning decision-making processes. It also deals with applications to different areas of the social sciences. It will be of interest to scholars and research students interested in the mathematical modelling of cognition and decision-making, and also interdisciplinary researchers interested in broader issues of cognition.

Author : George Johnson
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307424518

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A Shortcut Through Time by George Johnson Pdf

In this remarkably illustrative and thoroughly accessible look at one of the most intriguing frontiers in science and computers, award-winning New York Times writer George Johnson reveals the fascinating world of quantum computing—the holy grail of super computers where the computing power of single atoms is harnassed to create machines capable of almost unimaginable calculations in the blink of an eye. As computer chips continue to shrink in size, scientists anticipate the end of the road: A computer in which each switch is comprised of a single atom. Such a device would operate under a different set of physical laws: The laws of quantum mechanics. Johnson gently leads the curious outsider through the surprisingly simple ideas needed to understand this dream, discussing the current state of the revolution, and ultimately assessing the awesome power these machines could have to change our world.

Author : Shishir Kumar Shandilya
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031532900

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Digital Resilience: Navigating Disruption and Safeguarding Data Privacy by Shishir Kumar Shandilya Pdf

Author : Da-Jung Cho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031637421

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Unconventional Computation and Natural Computation by Da-Jung Cho Pdf

Author : John Kadvany
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780822380443

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Imre Lakatos and the Guises of Reason by John Kadvany Pdf

The Hungarian émigré Imre Lakatos (1922–1974) earned a worldwide reputation through the influential philosophy of science debates involving Thomas Kuhn, Paul Feyerabend, and Sir Karl Popper. In Imre Lakatos and the Guises of Reason John Kadvany shows that embedded in Lakatos’s English-language work is a remarkable historical philosophy rooted in his Hungarian past. Below the surface of his life as an Anglo-American philosopher of science and mathematics, Lakatos covertly introduced novel transformations of Hegelian and Marxist ideas about historiography, skepticism, criticism, and rationality. Lakatos escaped Hungary following the failed 1956 Revolution. Before then, he had been an influential Communist intellectual and was imprisoned for years by the Stalinist regime. He also wrote a lost doctoral thesis in the philosophy of science and participated in what was criminal behavior in all but a legal sense. Kadvany argues that this intellectual and political past animates Lakatos’s English-language philosophy, and that, whether intended or not, Lakatos integrated a penetrating vision of Hegelian ideas with rigorous analysis of mathematical proofs and controversial histories of science. Including new applications of Lakatos’s ideas to the histories of mathematical logic and economics and providing lucid exegesis of many of Hegel’s basic ideas, Imre Lakatos and the Guises of Reason is an exciting reconstruction of ideas and episodes from the history of philosophy, science, mathematics, and modern political history.

Author : Derrick Solano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9798869297259

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Quantum Curiosities by Derrick Solano Pdf

Embark on a captivating journey through the entwined realms of quantum physics and artificial intelligence (AI) with "Quantum Curiosities: Bridging the AI Divide." This enlightening book, crafted by Derrick Solano, offers a deep dive into the revolutionary technologies poised to reshape our future. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or somewhere in between, this narrative is designed to demystify complex concepts, presenting them in a way that's both accessible and engaging. Why should you order this book? It's not just a tour of today's most groundbreaking scientific achievements; it's an invitation to ponder the ethical, societal, and philosophical questions these technologies evoke. From the quantum beginnings and the rise of AI to the promising horizon of quantum AI, Solano guides you through the potential and challenges that lie ahead. "Quantum Curiosities" is more than a book; it's a lens through which you can view the future, offering insights into the synergy between quantum computing and AI that could unlock solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges. If you're eager to understand how the smallest particles in the universe and the most advanced algorithms could together revolutionize medicine, cybersecurity, environmental science, and beyond, this book is for you. Order now to explore the quantum future and discover how these technologies are not just reshaping our world but also expanding the horizons of what's possible. Dive into the quantum revolution today and be part of the conversation about the future that awaits us.