The Quantum Zoo: A Tourist's Guide to the Never-Ending Universe by Marcus Chown

The Quantum Zoo: A Tourist's Guide to the Never-Ending Universe



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The Quantum Zoo: A Tourist's Guide to the Never-Ending Universe Marcus Chown
Language: English
Page: 212
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0309096227, 9780309096225
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press

From Publishers Weekly

Chown (The Universe Next Door) admirably takes on the task of elucidating two of the most commonsense-defying concepts in modern science: quantum mechanics and relativity. He divulges the mysteries hidden in the very building blocks of matter, piques reader curiosity with every question and then satisfies it using language that is light, companionable and full of wonder. From why tables are solid when atoms contain lots of empty space, to the fact that gravity isn't a real force and you age faster the higher up you are, Chown touches on the intriguing consequences of quantum mechanics and relativity. The success of any popular science book about these unfathomable realities hinges upon the deployment of metaphor and imagery; in this, the author stands out. Readers who want to know what the big deal is about quantum mechanics but want to avoid more nitty-gritty examples (such as black body radiation) will find a clear window into the utter strangeness that defines our universe. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Marcus Chown, a former radio astronomer at Caltech, author of popular science books (The Universe Next Door), and a cosmology consultant to the New Scientist, will attract many readers with his anecdote-rich, jargon-poor explanation of quantum theory and relativity. Although not written for dummies, The Quantum Zoo contains such a light, entertaining touch, copious insightful analogies, and so many "little gem[s]" that critics were astounded that the book clearly explained difficult, abstract concepts (Nature). Many popular books exist on this subject, but Chown's approach—describing bizarre phenomena and then explaining the science behind them—offers readers an accessible, entertaining volume.<BR>Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc.

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