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| View Larger Image | Quantum Physics: A Beginner's Guide
by Alastair I. M. Rae
| | List Price: | $14.95 | | Price: | $10.17 | | You Save: | $4.78 (32%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 32738 | | Studio: | Oneworld Publications | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 192 | | Publication Date: | March 25, 2006 | | Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
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Product Description
Of all modern scientific theories, quantum theory has perhaps done more than any other to change the way we think about basic structure of the universe. This clear and accessible introduction covers quantum physics in theory and in practice, and explains why it has become known not just as a theory, but as a revolution. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 11 reviews)
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Quantum Physics a beginners guide 
I really appreciate how the book is written in simplistic terms that most will be able to understand. It has truly explained the reasons for certain reactions in my world. It's easy to understand and remember.
June 17, 2008 | |
A good introduction to quatum 
I read a review in which the reviewer said he reads 5 books a year and that makes him an authority. That made me chuckle. I think Einstein himself said, he was no Einstein.
I've read about 3 dozen books on physics and math in the last 2 years and this one is another one I am happy to add to my list. Alastair Rae has the gift of not talking down to the reader. What I particularly like are the summaries and notes at the end of each chapter; it just seems to tie everything together. The book has mathematical boxes throughout, which can be skipped by the reader and still manage to get the over-all message. I would however recommend trying the math. If you are a little vague on math, try reading 'Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus' by Allyn J. Washington and 'Precalculus Demystified' by Rhonda Huetenmueller.
I did and it gave me a good mathematical background. I would as well, recommend studying classical physics too.
All in all, Rae offers a good introduction to quatum for those who are new to the field, as well as a refresher for anyone with experience.
February 28, 2008 | |
Beginner, But Not Very 
I like how it breaks things down into subcategories, it's kind of like an overview of physics. If you want to know what quantum physics covers and not get into too much detail about the subject this is the book for you. In this sense it is a beginner's guide. It doesn't break things down into simpler ways of understanding but covers very basic ideas of quantum physics.
January 07, 2008 | |
Surely this will do the trick
Like many of my intelligent-seeming purchases, this is for a friend. I did find myself thumbing through this book, however, and found that the layout seems quite straightforward. While I doubt that this book's spine will ever be excercized beyond it's paperback capacity, I have taken the proverbial horse to the science-flavored water.
October 30, 2007 | |
Focuses mainly on quantum effects and applications
Focuses mainly on quantum effects and applications. A relatively small book, it's a pretty easy read, though it does get somewhat technical at times. Simplified math is typically put in as optional sidebars. It is written in a fairly straight forward way. I felt it tended to "jump around" a bit, on occasion mentioning an unexplained term or fact, which might or might not be expounded on later, though this was rather minor. It has one chapter on underlying reality interpretations.
June 22, 2007 | |
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