Compendium of Quantum Physics

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Compendium of Quantum Physics
Concepts, Experiments, History and Philosophy

Greenberger, Daniel; Hentschel, Klaus; Weinert, Friedel (Eds.)

2009, XVI, 904 p. 237 illus., Hardcover

ISBN: 978-3-540-70622-9


About this book
Written by leading quantum physicists, philosophers and historians,including three Nobel laureates, making it a definitive modernreference in the field
Comprehensive and yet concise
Ideal quick reference for students of physics and history/philosophy of science
Covers both technical and interpretational aspects of quantum theory
Gives carefully selected references to pertinent original literature
Includes English-German-French glossary of important terms
With contributions by many of today's leading quantum physicists,philosophers and historians, including three Nobel laureates, thiscomprehensive A to Z of quantum physics provides a lucid understandingof the key concepts of quantum theory and experiment. It coverstechnical and interpretational aspects alike, and includes bothtraditional topics and newer areas such as quantum information and itsrelatives. The central concepts that have shaped contemporaryunderstanding of the quantum world are clearly defined, withillustrations where helpful, and discussed at a level suitable forundergraduate and graduate students of physics, history of science, andphilosophy of physics. All articles share three main aims: (1) toprovide a clear definition and understanding of the term concerned; (2)where possible, to trace the historical origins of the concept; and (3)to provide a small but optimal selection of references to the mostrelevant literature, including pertinent historical studies. Alsodiscussed are the often contentious philosophical implications derivedfrom quantum theory and its associated experimental findings.

This compendium will be an indispensable resource for all those seekingconcise up-to-date information about the many facets of quantum physics.

Written for:
Students of physics and philosophy at both undergraduate and graduate level, university teachers and researchers
Keywords:
History of quantum mechanics
Philosophy of physics

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