Quantum physics : a beginner's guide

Quantum physics A beginner's guide

Alastair I. M. Rae

Book - 2005

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Subjects
Quantum theory.
Published
Oxford : Oneworld c2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Alastair I. M. Rae (-)
Physical Description
xii, 193 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781851683697
  • Preface
  • 1. Quantum physics is not rocket science
  • Mathematics
  • Classical physics
  • A first look at quantum objects
  • Summary
  • 2. Waves and particles
  • Travelling waves and standing waves
  • Light waves
  • Interference
  • Light quanta
  • Matter waves
  • An electron in a box
  • Varying potential energy
  • Quantum tunnelling
  • A quantum oscillator
  • The hydrogen atom
  • Other atoms
  • Summary
  • 3. Power from the quantum
  • Chemical fuels
  • Nuclear fuels
  • Green power
  • Summary
  • 4. Metals and insulators
  • What about the ions?
  • A bit more about metals
  • Summary
  • 5. Semiconductors and computer chips
  • The p-n junction
  • The transistor
  • The photovoltaic cell
  • Summary
  • 6. Superconductivity
  • 'High-temperature' superconductivity
  • Flux quantization and the Josephson effect
  • Summary
  • 7. Spin doctoring
  • Quantum cryptography
  • Quantum computers
  • Summary
  • 8. What does it all mean?
  • The measurement problem
  • Alternative interpretations
  • Summary
  • 9. Conclusions
  • The early years
  • Since 1950
  • The future
  • Glossary
  • Index

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