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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Plume | | Page Count: | 304 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 30, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 207,545th |
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From the bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, the story of a group of scientists who set out to finish what Einstein started Can two particles become inextricably linked, so that a change in one is instantly reflected in its counterpart, even if a universe separates them? Albert Einstein's work suggested it was possible, but it was too bizarre, and too contrary to how we then understood space and time, for him to prove. No one could. Until now. Entanglement tells the astounding story of the scientists who set out to complete Einstein's work. With accesible language and a highly entertaining tone, Amir Aczel shows us a world where the improbable-from unbreakable codes to teleportation-becomes possible. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 17 reviews)
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Not an Introduction by James Conklin (Hudson Valley N.Y.)  3 Stars
September 27, 2009
I picked up this book to help me try and understand entanglement from a beginners point of view. While I found the writing interesting,(especially about the various histories of those involved) I thought it was not clear enough in explaining the the concept of the two slit experiment, and the more general concepts of quantum theory. This book is better as an accessory book in dealing with the history of quantum mechanics. A book that is more helpful is "The New Quantum Universe" by Hey and Walters. Still, the writing is good, and I'm glad I picked it up. Once I find a book or books to explain these concepts better to a beginner such as myself, I'll return to this one to savor the history of the people involved.
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Great Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by Giomezzo (Henderson, NV United States)  4 Stars
October 17, 2007
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am a layman with a deep interest in Physics, and have read many "popular" science books. This is my second Acxel book, and I am a fan.
The book provides a nice walk through the history of Entanglement and Quantum theory. Most of it is understandable to the layman, which probably means that a physics professional would find it overly simple. However, it is by no means an easy read.
I picked up this book with a single question in mind: "What is Entanglement?". Now that I've finished the book, I still don't know. I don't know what state entanglement is, or what causes it. But I do understand that the reason I don't have a nice, clear picture is that it does not yet exist. I know the science is controversial and why. And I do understand what is meant by "entanglement". I feel much more familiar and comfortable with the term, but know that there is much more to learn. I have some simple idea of how to proceed, so I'm happy with the book.
The book provides a lot of background on the people who were involved with the creation of the science. That is good, as such people deserve credit. But why do I need to know the religion of every person? I have a firm belief in God, but I really don't care if someone is Jewish, Christian, Muslim or otherwise. I find that their views and biases are much more useful, which was only lightly covered.
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Wonderful popularization! by DonJ (Los Angeles)  5 Stars
October 10, 2007
This is a terrific popular exposition on a difficult subject. Also, well written and a good read.
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Rich with history and just enough detail to keep you on top of the complex subject material by Charles Le Pere (Los Angeles, CA) 5 Stars
August 21, 2007
'Entanglement' by Amir D. Aczel is a very interesting read, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Physics (more specifically, in the subject of quantum philosophy). The author is quite successful in explaining this very complicated subject in such a manner that it does not limit his audience to just physics-savvy folks. I feel completely comfortable in recommending this book to a non-nerd. The phenomena of entangled particles has always fascinated me and I happened to stumbled upon this book right as my curiosity in this subject was peaking. So obviously, I'm biased by my enthusasiam in the subject and of course, I highly recommend it.
(I really liked the mini-quantum history lesson too. With QM it's always nice to hear the progression of experiments that have led us to believe what we do.)
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Acxel gives a revelatory account of a quantum phenomenon that is responsible for building the entire large scale universe by Frater W.I.T. 5 Stars
December 01, 2006
Aczel gives a fascinating account of the discovery of how two or more quantum particles may be intimately connected over enormous distances. This nonlocal nature of the quantum world proves the validity of quantum theory and demonstrates how the cohesivenes and complexity of the natural world can build up from microscopic particles. Order out of chaos can occur this way. The inevitable conclusion is that human consciousness arises from the entanglements among the myriad electrochemical processes of the brain and evolves to ever greater complexity as new experiences are integrated into the sense of self.
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