|
 Quantum - Manjit Kumar
Newest Review: ... major players is provided. Throughout the book, Kumar repeatedly focuses on philosophical antecedents and consequences of ... more  ... what he calls in the subtitle the Great Debate About the Nature of Reality. The figure of Einstein is fundamental to Kumar's argument, and especially in the second half of Quantum he shows how Einstein's doubts kept the philosophical debate - and the search for new interpretations - of quantum theory alive even when the great majority of the scientists subscribed to the orthodox Copenhagen version.
I found Quantum a fascinating, riveting read. I have not read individual biographies of the scientists concerned beyon...more |
||
Read Reviews for Quantum - Manjit Kumar
Quantum - Manjit Kumar: Is There Anything Out There? (1227 words)
by - written on 07/01/09 (Very useful, 95 readings)
Rating:
Two theories have shaped modern physics and thus our understanding of the world: quantum mechanics and general relativity. The relativity deals with huge scale systems and gravity - and works, while in the process creating its own well know paradoxes. Quantum mechanics applies at the atomic (and lower) levels. Of the two, it's the quantum mechanics that is - and has been - the most mind boggling for scientists and laymen alike. Niels Bohr said that if anybody says that they understand quantum mechanics that means they don't really understand it. Richard Feynman suggested that one should try, if at all possible, just to accept that it is like that instead of ... Read the complete review
Products similar to Quantum - Manjit Kumar
Good clear presentation 
None for me Gripping explanation of Evolution, you don't need to be a science geek to enjoy this! Written in '86, thus it doesn't include some recent discoveries in science Comprehensive, plenty of questions to test you Low on explanation Innate understanding of the horse lover American style, overly self absorbed Veyr informative A tad out of date Some ideas I hadnt heard of before Lots of repitition, overpriced.The Little Book of Twitter: Get Tweetwise! - Tim Collins
loads of info, amusing in parts, great price, helpful
Three Weeks with My Brother - Nicholas Sparks
Travel - Sparks, Nicholas
The Janissary Tree - Jason Goodwin
original setting, characters and story, well told none really
Fatal Attraction - Carol Smith
The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld - Terry Pratchett
full of laugh out toud quotes and inspiration A book for avid fans only im afraid
The Homecoming - Harold Pinter
Griity, disturbing and thought provoking. Not for the faint hearted.
The Lost Luggage Porter - Andrew Martin
Illuminating and evocative plot
Resident Evil: Underworld - S.D. Perry
Mr.Pusskins and Little Whiskers - Sam Lloyd
good story, good pictures none in particular
Advantages and disadvantages from the dooyooCommunity
Home - About dooyoo.co.uk - Advertising - Contact dooyoo - Terms and Conditions
dooyoo Europe:
Deutschland 
España 
Italia 
France - Sitemap - Product Index
