Author: Gareth Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781788884112
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Challenge your mental abilities to solve the amazing collection of out-of-this-world puzzles in this mind-boggling book.

Author: F. E. Close
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465021441
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 450

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"Many mysteries of the atom have came unraveled, but one remains intractable- what Frank Close calls the 'Infinity puzzle'. The problem was simple to describe. Although clearly very powerful, quantum field theory ... was making one utterly ridiculous prediction: that certain events had an infinite probability of occurring. ... The Infinity Puzzle charts the birth and life of the idea, and the scientists, ... who realized it. Based on numerous firsthand interviews and extensive research, this book captures an era of great mystery and greater discovery. Even if the Higgs boson is never found, renormalization- the pursuit of an orderly universe- has led to one of the richest and most productive intellectual periods in human history."--Book jacket.

Author: Clarke Barry R
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814696994
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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In 1861, James Clerk–Maxwell published Part II of his four-part series "On physical lines of force". In it, he attempted to construct a vortex model of the magnetic field but after much effort neither he, nor other late nineteenth century physicists who followed him, managed to produce a workable theory. What survived from these attempts were Maxwell's four equations of electrodynamics together with the Lorentz force law, formulae that made no attempt to describe an underlying reality but stood only as a mathematical description of the observed phenomena. When the quantum of action was introduced by Planck in 1900 the difficulties that had faced Maxwell's generation were still unresolved. Since then theories of increasing mathematical complexity have been constructed to attempt to bring the totality of phenomena into order with little success. This work examines the problems that had been abandoned long before quantum mechanics was formulated in 1925 and argues that these issues need to be revisited before real progress in the quantum theory of the electromagnetic field can be made. Contents:IntroductionThe Faraday–Maxwell FieldsThe ElectronBlackbody RadiationAtomic StructureLight and ActionMass Vortex RingsThe Magnetic Vortex FieldThe Electric Vortex Field Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in quantum physics.

Author: Rich Garner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781902813523
Category : Puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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Author: David Z. ALBERT
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674020146
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219

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This account of the foundations of quantum mechanics is an introduction accessible to anyone with high school mathematics, and provides a rigorous discussion of important recent advances in the understanding of quantum physics, including theories put forward by the author himself.

Author: Mark J. P. Wolf
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098300579
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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101 Enigmatic Puzzles: Fractal Mazes, Quantum Chess, Anagram Sudoku, and More is a book of gourmet, handcrafted puzzles is for the puzzle connoisseur who wants hearty meals, not just a series of snacks; unlike many puzzle books which feature large number of little puzzles each of which only take a few minutes, most of these puzzles are carefully constructed to provide a challenge that will last awhile, for the serious puzzler who enjoys being immersed in a puzzle for a time. Many of the puzzles here may take a couple of hours or perhaps even an entire afternoon; though the book is also designed so that one can browse and graze allowing casual puzzlers to explore and enjoy as well. In addition to small, sample puzzles provided when new puzzle forms are presented, there is an entire Hints Section provided, with hints for every puzzle, designed to make the solving easier, while still maintaining a challenge. Thus, the book should be of interest to both hardcore puzzlers and casual puzzlers alike, whether one is looking for brain exercise or an amusing diversion, one can find it here. Most of the puzzles here introduce new twists on older puzzle forms, and some introduce new forms of puzzles as well, that, in addition to needing solutions, require one to figure out how to go about solving them. As the range of puzzles is broad, so is the book's audience; whether one enjoys logic puzzles, mazes, chess puzzles, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, number puzzles, trivia puzzles, or word puzzles, one will find them here, and new varieties of each of them as well. As some of the puzzles combine existing puzzle forms, fans of one type of puzzle will be introduced to other types of puzzles, potentially broadening their areas of interest (for example, the Anagram Sudoku puzzles, which combine Sudoku with anagramming).

Author: Dr Gareth Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781788283922
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Author: Frank Close
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465028039
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 450

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Speculation is rife that by 2012 the elusive Higgs boson will be found at the Large Hadron Collider. If found, the Higgs boson would help explain why everything has mass. But there's more at stake -- what we're really testing is our capacity to make the universe reasonable. Our best understanding of physics is predicated on something known as quantum field theory. Unfortunately, in its raw form, it doesn't't make sense -- its outputs are physically impossible infinite percentages when they should be something simpler, like the number 1. The kind of physics that the Higgs boson represents seeks to "renormalize" field theory, forcing equations to provide answers that match what we see in the real world. The Infinity Puzzle is the story of a wild idea on the road to acceptance. Only Close can tell it.

Author: N.B. Singh
Publisher: N.B. Singh
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 89

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"A Handbook of Number Theory in Quantum Mechanics" is a comprehensive guide designed for absolute beginners eager to explore the fascinating intersection of number theory and quantum mechanics. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to essential concepts in both fields, from prime numbers and modular arithmetic to wave functions and quantum superposition. With step-by-step explanations, illustrative examples, and a focus on clarity, it aims to make complex topics approachable for all readers. Whether you're a student, an enthusiastic amateur, or simply curious about the mathematical foundations of the quantum world, this handbook will equip you with a solid understanding and inspire further exploration into these captivating subjects.

Author: Avshalom C. Elitzur
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540266690
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 426

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Each contribution is an article in itself, and great effort has been made by the authors to be lucid and not too technical. A few brief highlights of the round-table discussions are given between the chapters. Topics include: Quantum non-locality, the measurement problem, quantum insights into relativity, cosmology and thermodynamics, and possible bearings of quantum mechanics to biology and consciousness. Authors include Yakir Aharanov and Anton Zeilinger, plus Nobel laureates Anthony J. Leggett (2003) and Gerardus ‘t Hooft (1999). Foreword written by Sir Roger Penrose, best-selling author (The Emperor's New Mind) and world-renowned mathematical physicist.