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Erwin Schrödinger and the quantum revolution, John Gribbin

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Erwin Schrödinger and the quantum revolution, John Gribbin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Erwin Schrödinger and the quantum revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

788294097

Responsibility statement

John Gribbin

Summary

"This books takes us into the heart of the quantum revolution. He tells the story of Schrödinger's surprisingly colorful life (he arrived for a position at Oxford University with both his wife and mistress). And with his trade mark accessible style and popular touch explains the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, which underpins all of modern science"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: It's not rocket science -- Nineteenth-century boy -- Physics before Schrodinger -- Twentieth-century man -- The first quantum revolution -- Solid Swiss respectability -- Matrix mechanics -- Schrodinger and the second quantum revolution -- The big time in Berlin -- The coming of the quantum cat -- There, and back again -- "The happiest years of my life" -- What is life? -- Back to Vienna -- Schrodinger's scientific legacy -- Postscript: Quantum generations

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