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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Explanation of A Complex and Difficult Subject, April 7, 2009
This review is from: The Quantum Revolution: A Historical Perspective (Greenwood Guides to Great Ideas in Science) (Hardcover)
Peacock's book is a thorough, clear outline of the development of quantum mechanics -- the new physics -- from its earliest origins in the nineteenth century. The author, who seems very well-grounded in quantum physics, tries hard to explain the growth of this highly mathematical field in simple analogies and well-crafted written text. There are no equations in this readable account, but a reader not already familiar with some of the history and great names of twentieth century physics will probably have to refer to the time-line and glossary in the back of the book to keep it all straight. Quantum physics is extremely important; this may be the best introduction to it for the layperson in English.
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