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Quantum Physics for Beginners in 90 Minutes without Math: All the Major Ideas of Quantum Mechanics, from Quanta to Entanglement, in Simple Language
With this concise guide on quantum theory we have pursued our aim of creating the most comprehensible, brief and systematic picture of the behavior of reality at the micro level: the reality of quantum physics. This behavior is very much different from what we humans are used to dealing with in our everyday lives, so naturally this subject is quite hard to comprehend for many.
We believed that the best way to introduce the subject reliably is to start at the beginning, presenting the observations, thoughts and conclusions of each of the world’s greatest physicists through their eyes, one at a time. In this way we hope that the reader may take an enjoyable journey through the strange truths of quantum theory and understand why the conclusions of these great minds are what they are.
This book starts with the most general view of the world and gradually leads readers to those new, unbelievable but real facts about the very nature of our universe.
We believed that the best way to introduce the subject reliably is to start at the beginning, presenting the observations, thoughts and conclusions of each of the world’s greatest physicists through their eyes, one at a time. In this way we hope that the reader may take an enjoyable journey through the strange truths of quantum theory and understand why the conclusions of these great minds are what they are.
This book starts with the most general view of the world and gradually leads readers to those new, unbelievable but real facts about the very nature of our universe.
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Published December 27, 2017
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July 25, 2020
I've read many books on the subject of quantum physics aimed at people like me...a person who had to wade through freshman physics and chemistry in college(I was a budding art major) and has only the most flimsy background in math, but became aware of the quantum aspect of reality through some pretty fair books back in the 80's and some of dubious quality. One that sticks out is "Taking the Quantum Leap" by Fred Alan Wolf. I've have read it several times and use it as a reference. Because the subject has a built in, almost mystical quality to it, it has sadly been co-opted by some fringe
"scientists/writers" (largely harmless folks). As this little book for lay people points out so simply, the subject needs no injection of mysticism...the quantum state is amazingly weird and fun to (try) to
think about. This is a a well put together, lucid (if that's possible for such a subject) and logically put together guide for people like me. I think it's approach of guiding one through the murky terrain by using a chronological time table of the people who have developed this theory to be especially helpful.
I could go on, but will finish with a recommendation of this short book for anyone who seeks as
clear an introduction to an almost unbelievable and difficult subject which affects so much of modern life and is so counter intuitive to our daily existence.
"scientists/writers" (largely harmless folks). As this little book for lay people points out so simply, the subject needs no injection of mysticism...the quantum state is amazingly weird and fun to (try) to
think about. This is a a well put together, lucid (if that's possible for such a subject) and logically put together guide for people like me. I think it's approach of guiding one through the murky terrain by using a chronological time table of the people who have developed this theory to be especially helpful.
I could go on, but will finish with a recommendation of this short book for anyone who seeks as
clear an introduction to an almost unbelievable and difficult subject which affects so much of modern life and is so counter intuitive to our daily existence.
August 14, 2023
“Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real” - Niels Bohr
Pretty much lives up to its title. In about 90 minutes, the book covers the most significant scientific theories and experiments that shape our understanding of quantum physics today. The book begins with the wave particle duality of light that leads scientists to reconsider the classical newtonian laws in the realm of subatomic worlds, and look for other ways to explain such an impossible phenomenon. It then introduces the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and furthers into some truly unimaginable concepts of tunneling and entanglement. (Simply put, a particle's position or any other properties, is not deterministic but probabilistic, and that one particle's uncertainty of existence can affect another's too).
What stuck with me was the concept of entanglement which explains that 2 particles are "somehow" connected and capable of altering each other even when they're over a million miles away. Enter spirituality.
Even though the book only scratches the surface of scientific discoveries, a basic working knowledge of the laws of physics is essential. Kudos to the author for unfolding each scientific discovery in a cohesive and chronological manner, all while keeping the language lucid and the jargon at bay.
Pretty much lives up to its title. In about 90 minutes, the book covers the most significant scientific theories and experiments that shape our understanding of quantum physics today. The book begins with the wave particle duality of light that leads scientists to reconsider the classical newtonian laws in the realm of subatomic worlds, and look for other ways to explain such an impossible phenomenon. It then introduces the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and furthers into some truly unimaginable concepts of tunneling and entanglement. (Simply put, a particle's position or any other properties, is not deterministic but probabilistic, and that one particle's uncertainty of existence can affect another's too).
What stuck with me was the concept of entanglement which explains that 2 particles are "somehow" connected and capable of altering each other even when they're over a million miles away. Enter spirituality.
Even though the book only scratches the surface of scientific discoveries, a basic working knowledge of the laws of physics is essential. Kudos to the author for unfolding each scientific discovery in a cohesive and chronological manner, all while keeping the language lucid and the jargon at bay.
June 21, 2020
Introduces the reader to the genesis, the concepts and quirks of Quantum physics.
If one has some knowledge of the subject, it also explains why (and how) the subject needs the math it has. It's amazing that such a small book illuminates all the ideas nicely.
Well worth a read if you are interested in the subject.
However the 90 mins bit of a hokum; sure you can read it in that time but I doubt you'll appreciate it.
If one has some knowledge of the subject, it also explains why (and how) the subject needs the math it has. It's amazing that such a small book illuminates all the ideas nicely.
Well worth a read if you are interested in the subject.
However the 90 mins bit of a hokum; sure you can read it in that time but I doubt you'll appreciate it.
April 21, 2021
This was a little too basic for my taste, but based on its objective as stated in the title, it does provide a good very high-level overview of the topic. It is by no means comprehensive and ends a bit abruptly. Nonetheless, if you ever wondered what is quantum physics with no prior exposure, this would be a good book with which to start.
April 17, 2019
A brief overview of quantum physics
Good book for a beginner in learning the quantum physics.. Easy to understand. Clearly explains the difference between the classical physics and the quantum physics which explains the uncertainty of the micro physics..
Good book for a beginner in learning the quantum physics.. Easy to understand. Clearly explains the difference between the classical physics and the quantum physics which explains the uncertainty of the micro physics..
January 31, 2020
A good read
This was a very enjoyable and informative book. My knowledge of the quantum world is very limited and I am fascinated by it. There were some grammatical errors that were a little distracting, hence the 4 stars.
This was a very enjoyable and informative book. My knowledge of the quantum world is very limited and I am fascinated by it. There were some grammatical errors that were a little distracting, hence the 4 stars.
April 25, 2021
Great book for beginners. First time I really understood what Schrödinger's cat is about and what a quanta is. Only problem I had was the many spelling mistakes (I had the e-reader version so maybe that was the problem).
November 2, 2021
Good short overview
Clearly describes the central features of quantum physics. And no matter how many times you've heard these fundamentals, a new clear explanation gives new insights. At least it does for me.
Clearly describes the central features of quantum physics. And no matter how many times you've heard these fundamentals, a new clear explanation gives new insights. At least it does for me.
January 7, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave a quick insight on a subject I was really interested in getting to know more about after acquiring a decent grasp on classical physics. It was easy to understand, and boldened terms and topics that I could look up if I wanted to know more about.
April 16, 2018
Great book
It took more than 90 minutes. But it was worth every penny. Wish it had at least another 100 pages.
It took more than 90 minutes. But it was worth every penny. Wish it had at least another 100 pages.
August 18, 2019
Excellent
Excellent overall overview
Best summary
No answers but at least posed the right question
Recommend it highly for lay reader.
Excellent overall overview
Best summary
No answers but at least posed the right question
Recommend it highly for lay reader.
January 10, 2020
Excellent book to understand the basic concepts of Quantum mechanics
January 14, 2020
An insight into choas
“Everything we call real, is made of things that cannot be regarded as real” Niels Bohr
A scientific glimpse into the mysterious qunatum world.
“Everything we call real, is made of things that cannot be regarded as real” Niels Bohr
A scientific glimpse into the mysterious qunatum world.
April 2, 2020
OK...now my brain hurts!!!
July 23, 2021
Physics without calc
An excellent discussion of the history and evolution of the knowledge of quantum mechanics. Covers many of the primary topics on the subject.
An excellent discussion of the history and evolution of the knowledge of quantum mechanics. Covers many of the primary topics on the subject.
June 7, 2022
A fascinating subject which I will never fully understand :)
January 21, 2023
Easy to understand!
I enjoyed this book, very easy to understand and also well explained. Accurately and simple for beginners I believe. Thanks
I enjoyed this book, very easy to understand and also well explained. Accurately and simple for beginners I believe. Thanks
August 30, 2023
The fact that I understood this is a miracle
January 11, 2020
My low rating reflects my continuing confusion about this mind-scrambling stuff, rather than on the quality of the book.
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