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Title: Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics
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| Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics by Anchor Really Real |
| The key values of this book are 1) its holistic approach to explaining quantum mechanics and 2) its "realist" (philosophically materialist) perspective on quantum mechanics. Its an extremely lucid account of quantum phenomena and quantum theory for the lay reader with excellent analogies and examples. |
| Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics by Anchor Excellent! |
I have read numerous popular science books regarding quantum physics over time, and by far, Nick Herbert's "Quantum Reality" is by far the very best. His writing style is elegant. His exposition of quantum theory and its implications for reality is systematic and in-depth while at the same time being clear, fast paced, and easy for the layman to follow. A most enjoyable and enlightening read!
As the work is now over 20 years old, although I do not think much has changed in quantum physics or its implications for deep reality (beyond Everett's Many World's Interpretation overtaking the Bohr/Heisenberg Copenhagen Interpretation in terms of the raw number of professional physicists adhering thereto), except for much broader acceptance of Bell's Theorem and of the validity of observed instances of non-locality, an updated 2nd edition would be quite valuable. |
| Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics by Anchor Explore the possible underlying realities |
This isn't easy reading for a first quantum physics book imo, because it quickly gets to the reality interpretations of quantum physics before it discusses the physics. This can make it confusing reading, especially the first time through. If you are already knowledgeable about the quantum facts, then jump right in and explore the possible underlying realities with this book. Any discourse on the reality underlying quantum actions should be somewhat confusing - no one understands it and there are many theories.
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This is a pretty understandable
review of the subject without any serious math. I read it in conjunction
with a course on Quantum Physics that was heavy into the math, so this seemed
a little lightweight, but easy to read. |
| Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics by Anchor A readable account of the development of the many versions of quantum physics |
| Herbert gives a comprehensible exposition on quantum theory, its history and development, and how it is relevant to ordinary human life. This is a must read for anyone interested in the new science. |
| Quantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics by Anchor Product Description |
| This clearly explained layman's introduction to quantum physics is an accessible excursion into metaphysics and the meaning of reality. Herbert exposes the quantum world and the scientific and philosophical controversy about its interpretation. |
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