Fr. 20.90

The Quantum Age - How the Physics of the Very Small Has Transformed Our Lives

English · Paperback

Shipping usually within 1 to 3 weeks (not available at short notice)

Description

Read more

Zusatztext 'Clegg's enthusiasm is catching! his science immaculate.' Informationen zum Autor Brian Clegg is a popular science writer whose Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity were both longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He has written for publications including Nature , The Times and BBC Focus . Klappentext The Stone Age, the Iron Age, and the steam and electrical ages all saw the reach of humankind transformed by new technology. Now we are living in the Quantum Age, a revolution in everyday life led by our understanding of the very, very small. Quantum physics account for 30 percent of American GDP and are at the heart of every electronic device; every smartphone and laser we use. Acclaimed popular science author Brian Clegg brings his trademark clarity and enthusiasm to a book that will give the world around you a new sense of wonder. Zusammenfassung Acclaimed popular science author Brian Clegg demonstrates how quantum physics underpins everyday life.

Product details

Authors Brian Clegg, Clegg Brian
Publisher Icon Books
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback
Released 04.06.2015
 
EAN 9781848318465
ISBN 978-1-84831-846-5
No. of pages 282
Dimensions 127 mm x 196 mm x 16 mm
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)

SCIENCE / Physics / General, Physics, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), SCIENCE / Quantum Theory, SCIENCE / Physics, Quantum; Science

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.