{"product_id":"quantum-physics-for-poets-paperback","title":"Quantum Physics for Poets - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeon M. Lederman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher T. Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the mysteries of the universe with this guide that makes one of the most complex fields of science both accessible and as mind-blowing as a great poem.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Quantum theory forms the foundation of modern physics, explaining everything from the tiniest particles to the vast expanse of the cosmos. Yet, for many, it remains a perplexing enigma. In this engaging and informative book, physicists Lederman and Hill break down the complexities of quantum physics for curious minds, weaving together history, science, and storytelling to illuminate the breakthroughs of renowned figures like Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Erwin Schrödinger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book explores the bizarre realities of quantum mechanics--particles that can exist in multiple places at once, waves that shift when observed, and the paradoxes that even confounded Einstein. It also delves into the latest developments in field theory and string theory, offering readers a glimpse into quantum physics' most fascinating frontiers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With clear analogies, vivid examples, and a touch of humor, \u003ci\u003eQuantum Physics for Poets\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how this science shapes everything from groundbreaking technologies to the fundamental nature of reality itself. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a curious reader, this book invites you to savor the wonders of the quantum world. \u003cp\u003e \"A sparkling and articulate new account of how the quantum revolution changed 20th century science - and, as a further delight, how physics and poetry can speak the same language.\" ― Chicago Tribune \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeon M. Lederman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eNobel Laureate \u003c\/b\u003ewas the author of the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eQuantum Physics for Poets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSymmetry and the Beautiful Universe\u003c\/i\u003e (both coauthored with Christopher T. Hill), as well as \u003ci\u003eThe God Particle\u003c\/i\u003e (with Dick Teresi). He had served as the editor of \u003ci\u003ePortraits of Great American Scientists\u003c\/i\u003e and a contributor to \u003ci\u003eScience Literacy for the Twenty-First Century\u003c\/i\u003e. He was formerly the Resident Scholar at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Pritzker Professor of Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and he was director emeritus of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher T. Hill, PhD \u003c\/b\u003eis the coauthor with Leon M. Lederman of \u003ci\u003eQuantum Physics for Poets \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSymmetry and the Beautiful Universe. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is a theoretical physicist (Scientist III) and the former head of Theoretical Physics at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47372843385010,"sku":"9781493086962","price":23.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/vtknKZa8f59781493086962.webp?v=1782979050","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/quantum-physics-for-poets-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}