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Quantum physics : what everyone needs to know / Michael G. Raymer

Author
Raymer, Michael G.
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxii, 306 pages) : illustrations
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Contents
Quantum physics -- Quantum measurement and its consequences -- Application: Quantum data encryption -- Quantum behavior and its description -- Application: Sensing gravity with quantum interference -- Quantum possibilities and waves -- Milestones and a fork in the road -- Bell- Tests and the end of local realism -- Quantum entanglement and teleportation -- Application: Quantum computing -- Energy quantization and atoms -- Application: Sensing time, motion, and gravity with quantum technology -- Quantum fields and their excitations -- Future directions and remaining questions in quantum science.
Summary
Discusses the history, science, applications, and relevant current issues of quantum physics in an accessible way for the non-scientist.
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9780190250744 (electronic bk.)
0190250747 (electronic bk.)
9780190250737 (electronic bk.)
0190250739 (electronic bk.)
9780190250713
0190250712
9780190250720
0190250720
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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