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Title: The Quantum World by John C. Polkinghorne ISBN: 0-691-02388-3 Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr Pub. Date: 01 January, 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An explanation that is not afraid to use mathematics
Comment: There is little argument that quantum mechanics is currently the strangest theory of the physical world. It is hard to conceive of any idea that is more counter to our normal experience. This makes it very difficult to write an effective popular explanation of the principles of quantum mechanics. Polkinghorne almost succeeds in this, but that is not a criticism. Unlike others, he includes equations when they are necessary.
In my opinion, it is not possible to adequately explain quantum mechanics without using an occasional equation. Therefore, I found the explanations in this book better than those in other books that avoid equations like they were coated with a toxic substance.
There is also a bit of occasional humor in the book. The author was a professor of mathematical physics at Cambridge until he resigned to become an ordained priest. That combination certainly makes for a different perspective on quantum mechanics, what many have called the human view into the mind of god. If you are interested in learning the principles of quantum mechanics and do not cringe when you face an equation, then this book will work for you.
Rating: 5
Summary: On "The Quantum World" by J.C.Polkinghorne
Comment: "The Quantum World" is a tour-de-force in miniature. Beginning with "Perplexities", and following a brilliant, step by step development, it carries the reader along on a current of thought that inevitably leads to a clear understanding of the fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics and their significance to modern thought in physics. Seldom have I seen mathematical concepts dealt with in a language-only format which renders those concepts so tangible. Dr. Polkinghorne recognizes that his readers are most likely NOT mathematically sophisticated; yet, he does not render Quantum Mechanics in allegorical terms which may tend to be misleading, but carefully describes the nature of mathematical thought, and shows how it is used in formulating and using the theory itself. He also provides rare and extremely valuable insight into the provisional nature of a scientific theory. This book is a priceless gem amidst the voluminous popular literature on physics. I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4
Summary: Quantum Mechanics to read while you commute
Comment: It is very compact littel book for introduction to the conecpt of Quantum Physics. The formulations are kept at absolute minimum almost non existent except very fundementals formulas are listed. Book is not for someone who wants to have working knowledge in the field but rather brief compact conceptual introduction to the field. It explains how it all started and was developed. If you are interested in the field and if you already know some what you can read it in one day but the book is very compact. I am puzzeled with the author's statemant, if I took it correctly he states that Planck assumed quanta of energy before his discovery, I thought he used unit of energy to replace integration with summation, like Mathematical trick to eliminate the catashrophy and than realized what it meant for the Physics.Anyway, but be prepared time to time to jump into heavy Mathematics or Physics even though they are not written in conventional formulas but all in words. Author after all his experience certainly knows where people have difficulties and explains those concepts very nicely.
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Title: Quarks, Chaos & Christianity: Questions to Science and Religion by John C. Polkinghorne ISBN: 0824515218 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: September, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Faith of a Physicist: Reflections of a Bottom-Up Thinker (Theology and the Sciences) by John C. Polkinghorne ISBN: 0800629701 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: January, 1996 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Belief in God in an Age of Science by John Polkinghorne ISBN: 0300099495 Publisher: Yale Univ Pr Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Science & Theology: An Introduction by John C. Polkinghorne ISBN: 0800631536 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Quantum Theory, A Very Short Introduction by John C. Polkinghorne ISBN: 0192802526 Publisher: Oxford Press Pub. Date: 15 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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