Overview
Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr walk into the famous Hotel Metropole and sit down at the author's table to discuss the state of quantum mechanics today. Particles that exist in two places at once, consequences that occur without a cause, objects that exist only if you look at them - quantum mechanics proves that all of this is possible, and not just in dark science labs. Look no further than your smartphone or tablet for technology made conceivable by quantum theory. From quantum computers to ""teleporting"" data, medicine to photosynthesis and the quantum compass in some migratory birds, Martijn van Calmthout plainly explains - to his readers and to an astounded Einstein and Bohr - how Quantum 2.0 is increasingly part of everyone's daily life. Rather than being the exceptional domain, Van Calmthout shows how quantum mechanics is actually part of our tangible world, and may even be the very crux of our existence.
Full Product Details
Author: Martijn van Calmthout
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.90cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.50cm
Weight: 0.262kg
ISBN: 9781459740495
ISBN 10: 1459740491
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 March 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The reader is taken through the sometimes incomprehensible world of quantum mechanics in an informative and entertaining way. Martijn van Calmthout is a gifted storyteller. * New Scientist * Quantum technology is a fascinating yet complex science that the Netherlands is very strong in. The more people get to know about it, the better. Real Quanta succeeds in telling it in an interesting and comprehensible way. -- Jet Bussemaker, Former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science Martijn van Calmthout describes quantum particles so clearly that they seem to be the most normal thing in the world. Which they are ... -- Jan Paul Schutten A best-fit for scientifically inclined readers. * Booklist *
A best-fit for scientifically inclined readers. * Booklist * Martijn van Calmthout describes quantum particles so clearly that they seem to be the most normal thing in the world. Which they are ... -- Jan Paul Schutten Quantum technology is a fascinating yet complex science that the Netherlands is very strong in. The more people get to know about it, the better. Real Quanta succeeds in telling it in an interesting and comprehensible way. -- Jet Bussemaker, Former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science The reader is taken through the sometimes incomprehensible world of quantum mechanics in an informative and entertaining way. Martijn van Calmthout is a gifted storyteller. * New Scientist * Takes a look at the real world, its path, and possible future. Easily readable and very informative. * Evilcyclist's Blog * Physics is like magic. Especially quantum physics. And reading Real Quanta helped me remember why I loved it so much. * Avalinah's Books *
A best-fit for scientifically inclined readers. - Booklist
Author Information
Martijn van Calmthout is a science journalist for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant. He is an expert on Einstein and mad about science. He lives in Amsterdam.
