Quantum Physics for Beginners: From Wave Theory to Quantum Computing. Understanding How Everything Works by a Simplified Explanation of Quantum Physics and Mechanics Principles

by Carl J. Pratt

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Genres: Science, Physics, Nonfiction, Quantum Mechanics, History, Research, Science Nature

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 13, 2021

Reviews

[Tim Null · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've attempted to read many books on quantum physics but this one I was actually able to finish. I was also able to comprehend what was being discussed. If you're quantum physics curious, this is the book to read.

[Ramon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good and brief introduction to quantum physics and everything that surrounds it. Quantum computing is something that I’m trying to learn more about and this book was a way for me to start this journey. As a whole it helped me accomplish my goal, but at moments the explanation of some equations is omitted and I didn’t like that very much—you can look them up separately though. Besides this I think the book does an incredible job and the content aligns with the title perfectly. I’d recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand this topic and is—at least—a little bit into math and physics.

[Angelina Pelova · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had no dealings with physics since I finished high school over 30 years ago, so the idea of reading a book about quantum physics was pretty intimidating to me and I have been putting it off for months. I have been looking for a book that seemed most basic (if this is at all possible!) and am happy with my choice.

I read other reviews complaining that the book isn't as simple as they would like it but hey, this is such a complicated matter that how can you present is as simple as possible for physics idiots like me?? I am therefore not complaining about the use of equations; in fact - some of them I can actually get, partially.

I found the book challenging but understandable enough and it certainly satisfied my curiosity in this matter. Whether I can/will proceed to a higher level, I don't know - likely not, so I am happy with what the books helped me understand.

To those complaining about errors and typos, I would say that the author must have edited the book again, as it is written well. I am a grammar geek, and nothing stood out as inaccurate.

Would definitely recommend.

[Adrian Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

The one thing I will give to the book is the number of interesting topics that you could then go and research yourself. But to give and honest opinion there, you’d be better off googling “interesting topics in quantum mechanics”.

From the very beginning of the book you are met with grammatical errors and even spelling errors! Not a huge deal though if the content is good. Well don’t get your hopes up, because if you are looking for a beginners book into these topics you are reading the wrong book. There is too much jumping around from concepts and not a good base for understanding the basics before jumping right into the mathematics of wave theory and looking over complex light emission experiment diagrams…

Avoid unless you already have a Masters in physics and a good understanding of quantum basics.

[Nilesh Jasani · Rating 1 out of 5]

Likely, this is a (high school or undergraduate) student project converted into a published book. It reflects what the author may have read and digested with numerous wiki-length sections on individual quantum physics topics. The book is clearly not for anyone even somewhat familiar with the subject, and it is unlikely to be a good starting point for other beginners. Notwithstanding unintentional errors or assertions that needed more clarifications or elaborations, the summaries could do more harm than good to the uninitiated.

Quantum Physics is a complicated topic. It has simplified versions for those new to the topic or who do not want to deal with equations. If a budding student wrote the book, he has done a great job writing it for his own learning purposes. But, as much as this might be good for him or his guides/teachers, it is a little over the top in simplification for other readers new to the subject.

[Philip L · Rating 1 out of 5]

Deleted my previous review because although I strongly dislike this book, I don’t want to be totally dismissive of this author’s work.

1. Needs spellcheck. Was annoyed at how many times Max Planck’s name was misspelled (Plack, Plank, etc.)

2. Uses graduate-level mathematics in a supposedly beginner-level book. Very deceptive and unfair to new readers. Seems that the author has an understanding of the concepts but fails to communicate them in a way that beginners will understand.

3. Comes out as a bit of a Wikipedia dump of information that is not fully tied together at any specific part.

I truly respect anyone trying to get young people and beginners interested in science. However, I do not believe that this is the place to start for a new reader’s quantum physics journey.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

I dropped out of HS physics because it hurt my brain. Wanting to gain some basic understanding of quantum physics and quantum computing I picked up this short read on kindle unlimited. You get what you pay for I suppose. Perhaps trying to reflect the nature of his subject the author is simultaneously simplistic and completely confusing. Doesn’t help that the book is so poorly written—absolutely riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. Gonna try another author and another quantum physics book for beginners

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the diversity and brevity of quantum physics topics qualify this as beginner level, the use of equations and speed of the subject matter requires the reader to have some strong physics knowledge, or at least lack of fear of technical reading.

This book quickly dives into showing one of Maxwell's Equation in it integral form with a short discussion on how to verify the speed of light. For wave-particle duality of light, the standard photo-electric effect experiment from Einstein is shown with some math details, but so too is the Compton Effect experiment.

For a short, simple book on quantum, this book has some experiments and equations that could quickly intimidate a beginner. The full Schrodinger's Equation seen before halfway through this book is usually not shown in a beginner book. I don't mind it, but I'm a physicist. If you take physics in college, your college topics resemble high school physics for Physics 1 and Physics 2. Only if you take the next college physics course (typically "Modern Physics"), will you need Schrodinger's Equation (sophomore year at a University) to do homework. Engineering majors take Physics 1 and 2 in college, but not typically Modern Physics. Only physicists, astrophysicist, and maybe nuclear engineers take Modern Physics.

Personally, Modern Physics (with these quantum topics) was my favorite course in college. Some lectures required us to understand more than one Nobel prize level physics concepts in detail. The topics in Modern Physics make some of the most interesting educational videos and books due to their mind-boggling ramifications. It is great that authors will tackle layman versions of Quantum Physics (the Modern Physics) since our technology advancments need to use these concepts more and more. Surely, Quantum Physics will become more standard in fields of Engineering that deal with the microscopic world (quantum computing, time-delays in gravity fields for GPS signals, medical devices, etc.)

But some better 'beginner' reader work could have been done in this text. For example, Quantum Superposition in this book starts with a long paragraph quote from 1947 by Paul Dirac. This applies well to Schrodinger's Cat experiment, but this long paragraph feels like reading a legal document. It has no equations, but I'm reminded of the scene in "Miracle on 34th Street" movie when the lawyer ('Fred Gailey' played by John Payne) says: "The second party shall in consideration of the property agree to be conveyed by the first party to...". It is slightly confusing, rather than clarifying. That's why we want to read these kind of books - to get these statements clarified.

Inclusion of Dirac's Equation takes this book out of the beginner category. I do like the graphical pictures near this equation. If you can learn to think of particles as vibrations of a Quantum Field, then we can begin to understand how these 'waves' are not point-particles, and thus interact with everything around themselves.



The book concludes with Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Computing. Only enough information is given here to arouse interest.

These are all exciting topics. I agree with the author: "It is a pity that these interpretative efforts, combined with Feynman's more complete and refined efforts, do not find their way into schools to adequately prepare young people." These Modern Physics and Quantum Physics topics are usually included in strong high school textbooks, but they are in the last chapters. High Schools have great difficulty getting through a small amount of the early chapters. Surely there are students that love this material (just like there are great artists, and writers, etc.) in high school that yearn to dig into these topics asap.

3.5*, but I'll round to 4 since I like equations in books :)

[Stuart Butler · Rating 2 out of 5]

My issue is that the book comes with the assumption that you have a basis of knowledge of all scientific names and processes. Perhaps it is simply above my knowledge range.

In any event I often found the concepts poorly explained, possibly because they continued to use technical terms & jargon, which left me with very limited understanding.

On other occasions the comparisons to more easily understood concepts (such as the shadow picture of the vase and faces being two things at once) made the concepts much easier to understand.

I feel Pratt could also have spent a lot more time "mansplaining" each concept before moving through history and onto the next physicist, which would give a better understanding of the concepts he was working through, after all this is a book for beginners.

[Rory Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short summary packed with information, but less clear on the implications of some of its information.

The author gives a historical overview of the developments of Quantum Theories. He shows, for example, how wave particle duality came out of Nineteenth century Physics, rather than out of any specific aspect of the Quantum Mechanics which it is often associated with.

The overview is helpful as it shows how ideas built upon each other. It also includes some charming details which give colour to the lives of the Scientists mentioned. We hear, for example how Schrodinger turned up to deliver a Physics lecture, but he was such a contrarian that he decided to talk about Philosophy instead. And he proceeded to do so, until the protests from the audience forced him to go back to Physics. Perhaps that was an example of the idiosyncratic mindset which enabled him to come up with the equations for which he is well known?

Less clear in the book was the issue of the meaning of Quantum Mechanics, and how it can be interpreted in different ways. We hear for example in Quantum Superposition that the position of an electron is not defined until it is observed (Kindle 50%). But is that the bold claim that human observing creates the reality, or the far more mundane claim that humans cannot know a fact, until they observe and know it?

One of the surprising omissions was any mention of David Bohm. The de Broglie Bohm approach represents an alternative to the Copenhagen interpretation at some interesting junctures, but we hear nothing about it. Infact the word ‘Bohm’ doesn’t even appear in the text of the book.

This is disappointing as one of the problems with Quantum Mechanics is that its complexity leads people to jump to assumptions about what it ‘must’ mean or imply. When people do this they are typically making assumptions based upon a presumed interpretation. It is always helpful with complex matters to ensure that readers understand that there are divergent interpretations and so they need to be cautious before jumping to a conclusion.

Overall, this was written clearly and simply enough to be accessible by High School Students.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic introduction into the world of quantum physics. I had started reading a different novel related to the topic and it failed to adequately explain even the most basic of concepts. I was hoping to find a resource that gave a general overview of the main concepts of quantum physics without overwhelming verbiage or reliance on mathematical concepts. Quantum Physics for Beginners is a brief but satisfactory starting point to understanding how the study of quantum physics originated and the necessary context to understand the most notable theories that can then be further explored. It is not completely comprehensive and I did on several occasions refer to additional resources online to further my understanding, but I believe that is exactly what this book is intended to function as. Of course, especially with this subject matter, I don't know what I don't know, but I feel as though this is a great place to start your journey into understanding the quantum world.

[Bret Mishler · Rating 4 out of 5]

For what it aims to achieve, I think it does so quite well. This would have been five stars had the author spent time - any time at all - really nailing down what it means for things to be “wave-like”. Most readers are going to assume this means that particles are ‘moving around’ in oscillating waves, going up and down or left and right, when this is far from what that statement actually means. Especially if the reader has watched anything about string theory, which would reinforce this mental illustration.

But I don’t blame the author for this. This is almost always overlooked in any medium that covers quantum mechanics at an approachable level - documentaries, YouTube videos, beginner guides, etc.

[Lezard Van Tubbergh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pointless book

This book won't give you any real insight into quantum mechanics. It mentions a few topics in QM and gives a brief definition with some history. If you had physics in high school you already know more about QM than what you will learn from this book.

QM really is weird and interesting but the author made it boring and mundane. The problem is someone that has never studied physics will now think what was mentioned in this book is all there is to QM when QM is really so much more.

You can read this book in 2 hours but you will get a much better understanding of the weird world of QM by watching a few YouTube videos.

Skip this book of you enjoy physics...

[Kaela Newman · Rating 3 out of 5]

i am a biology girl through and through but wanted to explore other areas of science, so saw this book on kindle unlimited and had to give it a try. this book was short and sweet, which was good because i didn't find myself getting that bored, but i definitely wouldn't say that this was the best nonfiction book i've ever read. i imagine its quite difficult to try and explain quantum physics to a beginner, so kudos to the author for trying. i will definitely be taking a course to broaden my understanding (as its very interesting).

[Sarah Berry-O'Cain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quantum Physics Can be easy, accessible and interesting for everyone.

What quantum physics is, the history and most famous experiments and achievements in quantum mechanics.
Wave-particle duality dilemma.
How particles can be in multiple places at once.
Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Schrodinger’s equation
and a plethora of more information.Professor Pratt will take you by the hand on a two-century journey to discover Quantum Physics step by step.

[Charl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay. It's "for beginners". And it's very basic, covering stuff I'd mostly already picked up on my own, but still filling a few gaps here and there.

But it's riddled with typos and "grammos" just as others have said, and those left me uncertain of whether I could trust this book in the areas I didn't already know.

I think it's a reasonable starter, but truly only for true beginners, as the title states. And it needs a really good proofreading.

[Danny Trussell · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Steps to Understand Quantum Physics

Carl J. Pratt has done a great job introducing me to Quantum Physics. I watched a documentary on quantum physics and read other articles and excerpts here and there. I needed something to pull it together. Pratt’s book helped me with that. I’m not a physicist but this has helped open the door for my better understanding of quantum physics. I think I’ll go on to some other quantum physics books. Thank you Carl J. Pratt.

[Tom Spokane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probabilities

Carl J. Pratt in his book Quantum Physics for Beginners, provides an approachable treatise on the very complex theories of QP. He unpacks for the layperson the essences of QP. The text is a near perfect introduction to mysteries of the subatomic universe. I recommend this book to those who have a passing interest in Quantum Physics.

[Mariah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel this book does a good job or introducing the background and current information on QP on a level that the average person can consume easily. It does not go into detail on anything but that is not the book intent either, just something to be aware of, this is an introductory book. I appreciated the information and will be continuing my education on the subject.

[Tiffany Townsend · Rating 5 out of 5]

No space for doubts

Simplified, quantum physics is the study of how all things work.
Chapters are short, and each offers an insight into a topic that at one time was only for higher intellect, is now explained in an easy to follow format
Check out this book to understand what it means when no one is around to witness an event

[Robert E. Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

For Beginners? Maybe, maybe not.

I have more than a passing fancy in Physics in general, and have become intrigued by Quantum Physics. This book is good at introducing the variety of sun-fields and theories within Quantum Physics, but is still a bit advanced for a beginner to grasp. Maybe I need a Quantum Physics for Kindergartners book for an introduction instead.

[Robert Kenney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting Theories

Well written, easy to understand. Author does decent job of explaining the basic theories of quantum physics, easy to understand for someone of limited education involving physics such as myself. Definitely not a high level book but a great source of information to now begin more in-depth research.

[Charlene Hios · Rating 3 out of 5]

free book quite informative

A short 80cpage read. I found it informative. It all bogged me down a few times yet soon cleared it up. The analogy of quantum entanglement was a favorite area for me.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it’s pretty good for beginners, except the inclusion of equations. Some topics are quickly covered, which may be difficult for those without a science background. Also you gotta get over the constant grammatical and punctuation errors—perhaps the author was trying to be more conversational?

[Ken Maxwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Full of grammatical errors, syntax errors, typos and misprints. Almost seems like it was auto-generated by ChatGPT. Spends more time on the histories of the people involved in the early discoveries than on the meaning and interpretation of Quantum physics.

[Madhav · Rating 1 out of 5]

Beginners, pl don't waste your time with this book.
It is just a compilation of short pieces on various topics related to Quantum Mechanics, written in a very bad journalistic way (catering to name-droppers in juvenile parties) with confusing and often erroneous statements.

[Daniel Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back to it...

So I have been looking around for another book to get me back to quantum physics.

I have read quite a few over the past couple of months, and they were either super dry or quite clearly meant for someone with a background in physics.

So this was an amazing find!

[Larry B Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Study - Easy to Understand

This an excellent introduction to quantum physics and written so even I could understand. Dealing with theory and very little math was great. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.

[Zeina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes it as easy as possible to understand a difficult topic

This is a very complicated topic that can not be grasped logically.
He's done such an amazing job in making it a bit easier to grasp some of those concepts especially as a beginner who hasn't read physics in a while.

[Lokesh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good in some parts, average in some

The topic is very challenging to explain. I appre the effort put in to simplify the concepts. It's good in some parts, but lacks decent explanation in a few.