quantum revolution
Subtitle: a historical perspective
By: Kent A. Peacock
Series: Greenwood guides to great ideas in science
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780313334481
Subjects: Quantum theory -- History -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-212) and index
Table of contents: title: The twilight of certainty; title: Einstein and light; title: The Bohr atom and old quantum theory; title: Uncertain synthesis; title: Dualities; title: Elements of physical reality; title: Creation and annihilation; title: Quantum mechanics goes to work; title: Symmetries and resonances; title: "The most profound discovery of science"; title: Bits, qubits, and the ultimate computer; title: Unfinished. business