The quantum revolution : a historical perspective / Kent A. Peacock.

By:

Peacock, Kent A

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Westport : Greenwood Press, 2009.Description: xviii, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780313334481

Subject(s):

Quantum theory -- History -- Popular works

DDC classification:

530.1209 PEA

Summary: Presents a brief history of quantum mechanics, discussing key figures such as Einstein, Bohr, and Planck in the early twentieth century, looking at modern theories of quantum computing and quantum gravity, and including a time line.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Presents a brief history of quantum mechanics, discussing key figures such as Einstein, Bohr, and Planck in the early twentieth century, looking at modern theories of quantum computing and quantum gravity, and including a time line.

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