Quantum physics, which offers an explanation of the world on the
smallest scale, has fundamental implications that pose a serious
challenge to ordinary logic. Particularly counterintuitive is the
notion of entanglement, which has been explored for the past 30 years
and posits an ubiquitous randomness capable of manifesting itself
simultaneously in more than one place. This amazing 'non-locality' is
more than just an abstract curiosity or paradox: it has entirely
down-to-earth applications in cryptography, serving for example to
protect financial information; it also has enabled the demonstration
of 'quantum teleportation', whose infinite possibilities even
science-fiction writers can scarcely imagine. This delightful and
concise exposition does not avoid the deep logical difficulties of
quantum physics, but gives the reader the insights needed to
appreciate them. From 'Bell's Theorem' to experiments in quantum
entanglement, the reader will gain a solid understanding of one of
the most fascinating areas of contemporary physics.
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Nonlocality, Teleportation and Other Quantum Marvels
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783319054735
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Copernicus
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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