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· 분류 : 외국도서 > 과학/수학/생태 > 과학 > 물리학 > 양자론
· ISBN : 9783030132514
· 쪽수 : 212쪽
· 출판일 : 2019-12-10
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Preface
Chapter 1 Misconceptions about Space-Time and Particle Physics
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Particles are little balls
1.3 Atoms are tiny Solar Systems
1.4 Seeing atoms requires a really big optical microscope
1.5 Collider spawns planet devouring black hole
1.6 God particle could wipe out the Universe
1.7 LHC could prove existence of parallel Universe
1.8 Scientists raise concerns about cell-phones
1.9 The cold fusion race just heated up
1.10 Spinach: a cautionary tale
1.11 Extra material: The equations behind the words
1.12 Summary
Chapter 2 Misconceptions in Quantum Physics
2.1 Introduction
What the experts say
Why quantum physics is weird
What is the real role of science?
2.2 Wave Particle Duality
2.3 Quantum Probability Waves
2.4 Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
2.5 Double Slit Experiment
Single slit experiment (classical)
Single slit experiment (quantum)
Double slit experiment (classical)
Double slit experiment (quantum)
2.6 Wavefunction Revisited
Many particle wavefunctions
Wavefunction measurement (quantum tomography, weak measurement)
Collapse and Schrodinger’s cat
2.7 Nonlocality
Hidden variables
Bell’s theorem
EPR experiment as a quantum coin toss game
2.8 Interpretations of Quantum Physics
2.9 Popular Depictions of Quantum Physics
2.10 Summary
Chapter 3 Misconceptions in Cosmology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Our Universe
3.3 The Multiverse
3.3 Future Progress (Observations & Theoretical)
3.4 Summary
Glossary
About the Authors
Index
