Alice in Quantumland : an allegory of quantum physics / Robert Gilmore.
By: Gilmore, R. S
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BookPublisher: Wilmslow : Sigma Press, 1996Description: x, 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1850585148 .Subject(s): Quantum theory -- FictionDDC classification: 530.120207 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 530.120207 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00010220 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Presents some complex concepts in quantum mechanics by sending Alice to Quantumland - a fresh Wonderland, smaller than an atom, where each attraction demonstrates a different aspect of quantum theory.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-204) and index.
Into quantumland -- The Heisenberg bank -- The mechanic's institute -- The Copenhagen school -- The Fermi-bose academy -- Virtual reality -- Atoms in the void -- Castle Rutherford -- The particle MASSquerade -- The experimental physics phun phair.