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Taking the Quantum Leap: The New Physics for Nonscientists (original 1981; edition 1989)

by Fred Alan Wolf (Author)

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This book entertainingly traces the history of physics from the observations of the earlyGreeks through the discoveries of Galileo and Newton to the dazzling theories of such scientists as Planck, Einstein, Bohr, and Bohm. This humanized view of science opens up the mind-stretching visions of how quantum mechanics, God, human thought, and will are related, and provides profound implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and our relationship to the cosmos.… (more)
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Title:Taking the Quantum Leap: The New Physics for Nonscientists
Authors:Fred Alan Wolf (Author)
Info:Harper Perennial (1989), Edition: Perennial Library ed., 304 pages
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Taking The Quantum Leap: The New Physics For Non-Scientists by Fred Alan Wolf (1981)

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I think Fred Alan Wolf is fascinating to listen to and watch. I read this book as far as I could until I leapt in over my head. Okay, "Uncle Already!" I'm keeping it on my shelf for a bit until I achieve more understanding. Basically I got out of it that light is both particle and wave, so I can re-start there. ( )
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In the fond memory of my father, Maurice Wolf, and my mother, Emma Wolf. Thank you for the gift of life.
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In January of 1986, a group of around two hundred quantum physicists gathered at the World Trade Center in New York City to spend one week discussing just what this strange quantum business means.
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This book entertainingly traces the history of physics from the observations of the earlyGreeks through the discoveries of Galileo and Newton to the dazzling theories of such scientists as Planck, Einstein, Bohr, and Bohm. This humanized view of science opens up the mind-stretching visions of how quantum mechanics, God, human thought, and will are related, and provides profound implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and our relationship to the cosmos.

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