Quantum Theory : A Very Short Introduction

Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton.This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world.It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries.The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare.Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.