The Quantum Universe

Hey, Anthony J G, Patrick Walters

Published Jan 1, 1986• 29 citations

Abstract

Preface Prologue Route map 1. Waves versus particles 2. Heisenberg and uncertainty 3. Schrodinger and matter waves 4. Atoms and nuclei 5. Quantum tunnelling 6. Pauli and the elements 7. Death of a star 8. Quantum co-operation and superfluids 9. Feynman rules 10. Weak photons and strong glue Appendices Epilogue Glossary Suggestions for further reading Photo-credits Subject index Names index.

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