{"product_id":"q-is-for-quantum-an-encyclopedia-of-particle-physics-paperback","title":"Q Is for Quantum: An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Gribbin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE QUANTUM WORLD FROM A TO Z\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made. \u003cbr\u003e This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, \"Timelines,\" key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science. \u003cbr\u003e An encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, \u003ci\u003eQ is for Quantum\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their practical applications, and entertaining biographies of the scientists who have blazed the trail of discovery. In a special section, \"Timelines, \" key dates in our quest to understand the quantum world are mapped out alongside landmarks in world history and the history of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn encyclopedia of the fundamental science of the future, Q is for Quantum is an essential companion for anyone interested in particle physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN GRIBBIN\u003c\/b\u003e trained as an astrophysicist at Cambridge University before becoming a full-time science writer. He is now a Visiting Fellow in Astronomy at the University of Sussex. His other books include the bestselling \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Schrödinger's Cat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn Search of the Big Bang\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 10.1 x 6.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700113707104,"sku":"9780684863153","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/q-is-for-quantum-an-encyclopedia-of-particle-physics-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}