Bibliograph

Einstein's unfinished revolution, the search for what lies beyond the quantum, Lee Smolin ; illustrations by Kaca Bradonjić

Type

Label

Einstein's unfinished revolution, the search for what lies beyond the quantum, Lee Smolin ; illustrations by Kaca Bradonjić

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-295, 305-308) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Einstein's unfinished revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1045388646

Responsibility statement

Lee Smolin ; illustrations by Kaca Bradonjić

Sub title

the search for what lies beyond the quantum

Summary

Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behavior of materials

Table Of Contents

Part 1: An orthodoxy of the unreal. Nature loves to hide ; Quanta ; How quanta change ; How quanta share ; What quantum mechanics doesn't explain ; The triumph of anti-realism -- Part 2: Realism reborn. The challenge of realism : de Broglie and Einstein ; Bohm : realism tries again ; Physical collapse of the quantum state ; Magical realism ; Critical realism -- Part 3: Beyond the quantum. Alternatives to revolution ; Lessons ; First, principles ; A causal theory of views -- Epilogue/revolutions: Note to self

Target audience

adult

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