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In Search of Schrodinger's Cat Paperback – January 1, 1985

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Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it provides the fundamental underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no nuclear power or nuclear weapons, no TV, no computers, no science of molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering. In Search of Schrodinger's Cat tells the complete story of quantum mechanics, a truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin takes us step by step into an ever more bizarre and fascinating place, requiring only that we approach it with an open mind. He introduces the scientists who developed quantum theory. He investigates the atom, radiation, time travel, the birth of the universe, superconductors and life itself. And in a world full of its own delights, mysteries and surprises, he searches for Schrodinger's Cat - a search for quantum reality - as he brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area of scientific study today - quantum physics. In Search of Schrodinger's Cat is a fascinating and delightful introduction to the strange world of the quantum - an essential element in understanding today's world.
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    Corgi
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    January 1, 1985
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    7.76 x 5.08 x 0.76 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780552125550
  7. ISBN-13
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0552125555
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Corgi; Revised edition (January 1, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780552125550
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0552125550
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.76 inches
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Robert M Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Good primer on quantum Physics.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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This was a very informative book and easy to read. It kept me up long nights pondering the concepts. Like when you are a child and try to fathom eternity and it trips you out. Good primer on quantum physics.
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Kristinn Árni L. Hróbjartsson
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly interesting while somewhat complicated
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
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The book covers the history of quantum physics, basic ideas and theories behind it, and explains how these theories came to be.

As a layman, this book was mind-boggling and I experienced *many* wow moments. While the subject matter is a bit complicated and the book contains a lot of info (I definitely don't understand all of it after one reading) it was very well written, engaging and enjoyable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cat schoringers
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Bueno no parece nada a la portada
Pero esta bien :-:
It is not the same as appears in the photo that you see there but is a good book :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cat schoringers
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
Bueno no parece nada a la portada
Pero esta bien :-:
It is not the same as appears in the photo that you see there but is a good book :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well written book, easy enough for the layman and scientific enough for scientists
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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I have had this book since it was first published in 1984. I have read it half a dozen times and always find something new in it. I finally bought a this version as it was up to date and enabled me to carry it around an read it often.
I recommend this book for anybody, whether they be a scientist or just interested in physics as I am, as it is an extremely well put together book, well explained immensely interesting.
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Krishna Prabhakar
5.0 out of 5 stars ... Universe and has a basic knowledge of Physics will enjoy this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015
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Evryone who is interested in nature of the Universe and has a basic knowledge of Physics will enjoy this book. It has been revamped to include some new developments particularly new insight into multiple universe theory and collapse of wave function. An interesting read !
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Franco
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for anyone with interest in history of science and ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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The backstage of the development of quantum mechanics. A book that focuses on the men that revolutionized our ideas of the physical universe in the past century. Great for anyone with interest in history of science and modern physics from a laymen's perspective.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
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good effort in trying to explain the unexplainable
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Joshua Wulf
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and informative
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013
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Extremely readable, and informative overview of the history of Quantum Mechanics. Good mix of science and history makes it easier to digest both!
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Michal Szczeklik
5.0 out of 5 stars History of quantum physics
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2024
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Bento C Dias Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Introdução (mais ou menos passo-a-passo) para não tão leigos da mecânica quântica
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Texto claro e acessível para se compreender um pouco da historia e do caminho da mecânica quântica. Não muito simples de ler, até porque é um texto sério, que não simplifica o que não é simplificável.
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Gianluca Plodari
3.0 out of 5 stars Non è la versione descritta
Reviewed in Italy on November 27, 2020
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Lo stato del libro è buono, tuttavia l'immagine del annuncio corrisponde a una edizione diversa da quella che ho ricevuto (1991).
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5.0 out of 5 stars What is Quantum? Dive in!
Reviewed in France on July 3, 2019
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If you’re as interested in Quantum Physics then this should be a must at the start if your graduate studies. You’ll find it surprisingly useful when you’re finally in class studying all the mathematics associated. Sometimes popular science tends to help students more than anything else.
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