TY - BOOK AU - Peacock,Kent A. TI - The quantum revolution: a historical perspective SN - 9780313334481 (alk. paper) AV - QC173.98 .P43 2009 U1 - 530.1209 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Westport, Conn. PB - Greenwood Press KW - Quantum theory KW - History KW - Popular works N1 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip081/2007039786.html ER -