Description
In this ambitious exploration of quantum mechanics, a leading theoretical physicist examines why the theory remains one of science’s deepest conceptual puzzles—and argues that its difficulties cannot be resolved by simply setting them aside. With clarity and intellectual boldness, the book presents the Many-Worlds interpretation, in which quantum events give rise to branching realities, and considers what this view means for identity, probability, space, and time. It also explores the challenging relationship between quantum theory and Einstein’s relativity, inviting readers to reconsider the foundations of modern physics and humanity’s place in the universe.
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hardcover
Dutton
Published Jan 1, 2019
347 pages
ISBN: 9781524743017
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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