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Alice in Quantumland: An Allegory of Quantum Physics |
| Author: |
Gilmore, R. |
| ISBN: |
0387914951 |
| Publisher: |
Copernicus Books |
| URL: |
http://www.amazon.com/Alice-Quantumland-Allegory-Quantum-Physics/dp/0387914951 |
| Year: |
1995 |
| Description: |
This overview of quantum physics uses the metaphor of Alice in Wonderland, which includes such characters as the Three Quark Brothers, the Uncertain Accountant, and the Heisenberg Energy Bank. All of the major discoveries and experiments are covered without the complex mathematics. Entertaining, educational and understandable by adults and profoundly gifted children. |
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