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In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality

John Gribbin
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In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1984

Book Brief

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John Gribbin

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality by John Gribbin explores the principles and implications of quantum physics. The book delves into complex topics such as particle behavior, wave functions, and the uncertainty principle, making these advanced concepts accessible to the interested reader. Gribbin uses thought experiments like Schrödinger's cat to illustrate these ideas.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

21,548 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Gribbin's In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality expertly demystifies complex quantum physics for the lay reader. Praised for its clarity and engaging style, it offers a solid historical context and conceptual understanding. However, some readers may find certain explanations overly simplified or lacking in depth.

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Who Should Read In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality?

A reader who enjoys In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality by John Gribbin is likely fascinated by quantum mechanics and its implications on reality. This person appreciates science explained clearly without heavy jargon and might also enjoy works like Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time and Brian Greene's The Elegant Universe.

4.2

21,548 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat was one of the first popular science books to make quantum mechanics understandable to the general public when it was published in 1984.

John Gribbin uses the famous thought experiment of Schrödinger's cat to illustrate the strange and seemingly paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics.

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The book played a significant role in inspiring subsequent generations of scientists and writers to explore and explain quantum physics in accessible language.

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Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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