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Author Peacock, Kent A., 1952-

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

Publication Info. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.

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 Moore Stacks  QC173.98 .P43 2008    Available  ---
Description xviii, 220 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series Greenwood guides to great ideas in science, 1559-5374
Greenwood guides to great ideas in science.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-212) and index.
Contents The twilight of certainty -- Einstein and light -- The Bohr atom and old quantum theory -- Uncertain synthesis -- Dualities -- Elements of physical reality -- Creation and annihilation -- Quantum mechanics goes to work -- Symmetries and resonances -- "The most profound discovery of science" -- Bits, qubits, and the ultimate computer -- Unfinished. business.
Subject Quantum theory -- History -- Popular works.
Quantum theory.
History.
Genre/Form Popular works.
ISBN 9780313334481 alkaline paper
031333448X alkaline paper