The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book

Charles Liu

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Visible Ink Press
29 August 2024

Reference works; Science: general issues; History of science; Atomic & molecular physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

Quantum physics helps explain many mysteries of the universe. It underpins everything, but it need not be quantum difficult with this informative, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to the fundamentals and concepts of quantum physics and our quantum universe!

Quantum physics is all around us. It's in electrical lights, lasers, and the color of the sky. Without it, the sun wouldn't shine. It even explains how human eyes work. With its role in photosynthesis, it literally supports life. Yet, it had Schrdinger wondering whether his cat was alive or dead. It tells us that something can be both a wave and a particle and that two linked particles can communicate across the universe instantaneously! And it might even explain how the multiverse is real. Quantum physics is the key to understanding our complex world, yet even our most brilliant minds haven't figured it all out yet.

Engaging and approachable, The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book helps untangle this complex subject, making quantum physics and its impact on us, the world, and the universe entertaining and easy to grasp. From the basics to the theories and from the practical applications to the future,

this illuminating book answers more than 800 fascinating questions so you can easily understand quantum physics, including ...

Did the Big Bang arise from quantum foam?

When did philosophers first consider the existence of atoms?

What is the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated?

What are quarks?

What is quantum teleportation?

What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

What is the quantum principle used in MRI machines?

Does entangled time mean the present can affect the past?

Why did Albert Einstein say, ""God does not play dice with the universe""?

How is a black hole a quantum object?

How does quantum physics appear in portrayals of space?

Do we live in a multiverse?

What is artificial intelligence?

Are human brains actually quantum computers?

How does quantum physics affect me?

The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book

provides a bridge between scientific concepts and everyday understanding, allowing you to grasp the wonders and implications of quantum physics. This compelling resource is for the casually curious as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most captivating scientific fields of our time. With 135 photos and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its glossary of commonly used terms cuts through the jargon, a helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration, and an extensive index adds to its usefulness.

By: Charles Liu
Imprint: Visible Ink Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 25mm
ISBN: 9781578598373
ISBN 10: 1578598370
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 29 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles Liu is a professor of astrophysics at the City University of New York's College of Staten Island, an associate with the Hayden Planetarium and Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, and host of the podcast The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu. He earned degrees in astronomy, astrophysics, and physics from Harvard and the University of Arizona, and he held postdoctoral positions at Kitt Peak National Observatory and at Columbia University. His research focuses on colliding galaxies, starburst galaxies, quasars, and the star formation history of the universe. In addition to his research publications, Liu also writes for students and general audiences, including Visible Ink Press’ popular The Handy Physics Answer Book and The Handy Astronomy Answer Book; StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Jeffery Lee Simons; and The Cosmos Explained. Among his many professional honors, Charles has been awarded the American Astronomical Society Education Prize and the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. He currently serves as president of the Astronomical Society of New York and is a Fellow of the American Astronomical Society. Charles and his wife have three children.

Reviews for The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book

"""… a deep and comprehensive dive into the “wild and wonderful world of quantum physics.” … This 480-page book more than lives up to its name as a handy reference volume on quantum physics."" — Alternate Perceptions magazine ""Charles Liu, Ph.D is a professor of astrophysics … Dr. Liu writes for students and general audiences … Dr. Liu explains that we deal with quantum physics every day. … your computer, your laptop, your Ipad, your cell phone all use the principles of quantum mechanics. ... As a paranormal investigator, I find a lot of information in this book fascinating. ... You will be gifted with cosmic knowledge that radiates from this magnificent book. If you seek out brilliance, search no further, it's all in this masterly crafted book!"" — Unexplained-Mysteries.com"