Description
The renowned contemporary theoretical physicist and enthusiastic science popularizer Carlo Rovelli focuses in his book on the birth and interpretation of perhaps the most remarkable physical theory of all time – quantum mechanics. Its foundations were laid by Werner Heisenberg on the remote island of Helgoland in the mid-1920s, and the insights of the theory still defy our established notions of how the physical world operates. Scientists have tried to grapple with the strangeness of quantum mechanics in various ways, such as introducing an infinite number of parallel universes, hidden variables, or predicting yet-unobserved physical mechanisms. However, Rovelli does not identify with any of these solutions and argues that to understand the theory, one must abandon the thought patterns of classical physics and fundamentally change the way we perceive reality and our place within it. Rovelli once again demonstrates his ability to compellingly, thrillingly, and clearly describe complex topics that lie at the intersection of physics and philosophy.
Information
Author: Rovelli Carlo
Publication date: May 9, 2023
Manufacturer: Argo, spol. s r.o.
Genres: Books, Technique, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 192
ISBN/EAN: 9788076750616