Peacock, Kent A. 1952-
The quantum revolution : a historical perspective / Kent A. Peacock. - Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2009. - xviii, 220 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Greenwood guides to great ideas in science, 1559-5374 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-212) and index.
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.
9780313334481 (alk. paper) 031333448X (alk. paper)
2007039786
Quantum theory--History--Popular works.
QC173.98 / .P43 2009
530.1209
The quantum revolution : a historical perspective / Kent A. Peacock. - Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2009. - xviii, 220 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Greenwood guides to great ideas in science, 1559-5374 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-212) and index.
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.
9780313334481 (alk. paper) 031333448X (alk. paper)
2007039786
Quantum theory--History--Popular works.
QC173.98 / .P43 2009
530.1209