How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog
$35.41
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
7 October 2010
Summary
The international bestseller from the author of *Breakfast with Einstein*
‘Elegantly approachable descriptions… with a refreshing emphasis on recent research. Highly satisfying.’ *Guardian*
Emmy is no ordinary dog. When adopted from the shelter by physics professor Chad Orzel, she becomes immediately fascinated by his work. Could she use quantum tunnelling to get through the neighbour’s fence? How about diffracting round a tree to chase squirr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781851687794 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1851687793 |
| Author: | Chad Orzel |
| Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
| Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 7 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 23mm |
| Series: | How to Teach |
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Critics Review
‘Elegantly approachable descriptions…with a refreshing emphasis on recent research. Highly satisfying.’
* Guardian *‘Sure to become a classic.’
* physicsworld.com *‘Quantum entanglement, quantum teleportation and virtual particles are all explained with the author’s characteristic lighthearted touch. Readers who’ve shied away from popular treatments of physics in the past may find his cheerful discussion a real treat.’
* Publishers Weekly *‘It’s hard to imagine a better way to grasp basic quantum physics.’
* Booklist *About The Author
Chad Orzel
Chad Orzel is Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Union College, where he carries out research in the field of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. His blog is renowned the world over for its humour and its clear explanations of complex principles of physics.
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