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The Hidden Reality

Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos

by Brian Greene ...

The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast ... Read more

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The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast
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Quantum Bullsh*t

How to Ruin Your Life with Advice from Quantum Physics

by Chris Ferrie ...

Science is so f*cking rad. We don't deserve it.What actually is quantum physics? If you can answer that questions without bullsh*tting the person standing next to you in the bookstore, you can stop reading right now. But although most of us don't actually understand quantum physics, we know that it's mystical and awesome, and if we understood it we'd probably be rich and beautiful and happy, right ... Read more

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Science is so f*cking rad. We don't deserve it.What actually is quantum physics? If you can answer that questions without bullsh*tting the person standing next to you in the bookstore, you can stop reading right now. But although most of us don't actually understand quantum physics, we know that it's mystical and awesome, and if we understood it we'd probably be rich and beautiful and happy, right
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Dare to be an Atheist

by Steve Mierzejewski ...

There are political atheists, and there are thinking atheists. Most atheists align themselves with socialist and communist views and accept atheism as part of a philosophic package. Thinking atheists, on the other hand, are motivated by the search for truth. They are not interested in ideas based on belief or faith because such ideas are not supported by facts. Research indicates that the human ... Read more

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There are political atheists, and there are thinking atheists. Most atheists align themselves with socialist and communist views and accept atheism as part of a philosophic package. Thinking atheists, on the other hand, are motivated by the search for truth. They are not interested in ideas based on belief or faith because such ideas are not supported by facts. Research indicates that the human
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The Quantum Revelation

Awakening to the Dreamlike Nature of Reality

by Paul Levy ...

• Shows how the revelations emerging from quantum physics can wake us up from the disempowering spell of the scientific materialist worldview and help dispel the collective madness that has befallen our species• Explains for readers with no physics background why quantum physics is, in the words of Albert Einstein, so “uncommonly important” that “it should be everyone’s concern”• Shows how quantum ... Read more

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• Shows how the revelations emerging from quantum physics can wake us up from the disempowering spell of the scientific materialist worldview and help dispel the collective madness that has befallen our species• Explains for readers with no physics background why quantum physics is, in the words of Albert Einstein, so “uncommonly important” that “it should be everyone’s concern”• Shows how quantum
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Nature's Blueprint

Supersymmetry and the Search for a Unified Theory of Matter and Force

by Dan Hooper ...

The first accessible book on a theory of physics that explains the relationship between the particles and forces that make up our universe.For decades, physicists have been fascinated with the possibility that two seemingly independent aspects of our world—matter and force—may in fact be intimately connected and inseparable facets of nature. This idea, known as supersymmetry, is considered by many ... Read more

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The first accessible book on a theory of physics that explains the relationship between the particles and forces that make up our universe.For decades, physicists have been fascinated with the possibility that two seemingly independent aspects of our world—matter and force—may in fact be intimately connected and inseparable facets of nature. This idea, known as supersymmetry, is considered by many
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The God Effect

Quantum Entanglement, Science's Strangest Phenomenon

by Brian Clegg ...

"A marvelously clear and engaging account of . . . the deepest mysteries of the quantum world and [converting] them into a useful technology." —Gregory Chaitin, author of Meta Math! The Quest for OmegaWhat is entanglement? It's a connection between quantum particles, the building blocks of the universe. Once two particles are entangled, a change to one of them is reflected—instantly—in the other, ... Read more

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"A marvelously clear and engaging account of . . . the deepest mysteries of the quantum world and [converting] them into a useful technology." —Gregory Chaitin, author of Meta Math! The Quest for OmegaWhat is entanglement? It's a connection between quantum particles, the building blocks of the universe. Once two particles are entangled, a change to one of them is reflected—instantly—in the other,
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З вамі таксама такое здараецца? Дзіўныя супадзенні, прадчування, тэлепатыя, прарочыя сны.

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Чалавецтва з першых часоў развіцця свядомасці зразумела, што некаторыя значныя факты не з'яўляюцца выпадковасцю. Невытлумачальныя факты - гэта сігналы, праз якія больш высокі ўзровень, філасофскі ці боскі, спрабуе мець зносіны з чалавечым сумленнем.На жаль, гэтыя перакананні былі знішчаны матэрыялістычнай навукай за апошнія тры стагоддзі. Але ў 1980 годзе эксперыменты па квантавай фізіцы паказалі, ... Read more

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Чалавецтва з першых часоў развіцця свядомасці зразумела, што некаторыя значныя факты не з'яўляюцца выпадковасцю. Невытлумачальныя факты - гэта сігналы, праз якія больш высокі ўзровень, філасофскі ці боскі, спрабуе мець зносіны з чалавечым сумленнем.На жаль, гэтыя перакананні былі знішчаны матэрыялістычнай навукай за апошнія тры стагоддзі. Але ў 1980 годзе эксперыменты па квантавай фізіцы паказалі,
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The Possibility Principle

How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live, and Love

by Mel Schwartz ...

How would you like to experience your life? It's an intriguing question, and yet we've been conditioned to believe our life visions and goals are often unattainable—until now. With The Possibility Principle, psychotherapist Mel Schwartz offers a revolutionary approach to living the life we choose.Though science has vastly expanded our knowledge, it has also led us to adopt a worldview where we see ... Read more

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How would you like to experience your life? It's an intriguing question, and yet we've been conditioned to believe our life visions and goals are often unattainable—until now. With The Possibility Principle, psychotherapist Mel Schwartz offers a revolutionary approach to living the life we choose.Though science has vastly expanded our knowledge, it has also led us to adopt a worldview where we see
... Read more
The Edge of Space-Time

Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie

by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and
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The Dancing Wu Li Masters

An Overview of the New Physics

by Gary Zukav ...

"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York TimesGary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever ... Read more

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"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York TimesGary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene ...

A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public reception of the relatively obscure string theory—made possible by this book and an increased number of adherents amongst physicists—The ... Read more

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A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public reception of the relatively obscure string theory—made possible by this book and an increased number of adherents amongst physicists—The
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QED

The Strange Theory of Light and Matter

by Richard P. Feynman ...

Series series Princeton Science Library
Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the physical world, Nobel laureate Richard Feynman also possessed an extraordinary talent for explaining difficult concepts to the general public. Here Feynman provides a classic and definitive introduction to QED (namely quantum electrodynamics), that part of quantum field theory describing the interactions of light with charged particles. Using ... Read more

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Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the physical world, Nobel laureate Richard Feynman also possessed an extraordinary talent for explaining difficult concepts to the general public. Here Feynman provides a classic and definitive introduction to QED (namely quantum electrodynamics), that part of quantum field theory describing the interactions of light with charged particles. Using
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The Large Hadron Collider

The Extraordinary Story of the Higgs Boson and Other Stuff That Will Blow Your Mind

by Don Lincoln ...

An insider's history of the world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider: why it was built, how it works, and the importance of what it has revealed.Since 2008 scientists have conducted experiments in a hyperenergized, 17-mile supercollider beneath the border of France and Switzerland. The Large Hadron Collider (or what scientists call "the LHC") is one of the wonders of the ... Read more

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An insider's history of the world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider: why it was built, how it works, and the importance of what it has revealed.Since 2008 scientists have conducted experiments in a hyperenergized, 17-mile supercollider beneath the border of France and Switzerland. The Large Hadron Collider (or what scientists call "the LHC") is one of the wonders of the
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What Is Real?

The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics

by Adam Becker ...

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ... ... Read more

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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ...
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Quantum Drama

From the Bohr-Einstein Debate to the Riddle of Entanglement

by Dr Jim Baggott, Prof John L. Heilbron ...

The definitive account of the great Bohr-Einstein debate and its continuing legacy. In 1927, Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein began a debate about the interpretation and meaning of the new quantum theory. This would become one of the most famous debates in the history of science. At stake were an understanding of the purpose, and defense of the integrity, of science. What (if any) limits should we ... Read more

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The definitive account of the great Bohr-Einstein debate and its continuing legacy. In 1927, Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein began a debate about the interpretation and meaning of the new quantum theory. This would become one of the most famous debates in the history of science. At stake were an understanding of the purpose, and defense of the integrity, of science. What (if any) limits should we
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Astronomical Spectroscopy: An Introduction To The Atomic And Molecular Physics Of Astronomical Spectroscopy (Third Edition)

by Jonathan Tennyson ...

Series series Advanced Textbooks In Physics
'The first two editions of this textbook have received well-deserved high acclaims, and this — the third edition — deserves no less. Its explanations of the whole gamut of atomic and molecular spectroscopy provide a solid grasp of the theory as well as how to understand such spectra in practice. It thus makes an ideal companion to books that start from the observational aspect of spectroscopy, ... Read more

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'The first two editions of this textbook have received well-deserved high acclaims, and this — the third edition — deserves no less. Its explanations of the whole gamut of atomic and molecular spectroscopy provide a solid grasp of the theory as well as how to understand such spectra in practice. It thus makes an ideal companion to books that start from the observational aspect of spectroscopy,
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Beyond Weird

Why Everything You Thought You Knew about Quantum Physics Is Different

by Philip Ball ...

A journey into the mysteries and meaning of quantum theory: "Gorgeously lucid text . . . easily the best book I've read on the subject." — The Washington Post"Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it." Since Niels Bohr said this many years ago, quantum mechanics has only been getting more shocking. We now realize that it's not really telling us that "weird" things happen ... Read more

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A journey into the mysteries and meaning of quantum theory: "Gorgeously lucid text . . . easily the best book I've read on the subject." — The Washington Post"Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it." Since Niels Bohr said this many years ago, quantum mechanics has only been getting more shocking. We now realize that it's not really telling us that "weird" things happen
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Einstein's Unfinished Revolution

The Search for What Lies Beyond the Quantum

by Lee Smolin ...

A daring new vision of quantum theory from one of the leading minds of contemporary physicsQuantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behavior of materials. But for a century it has also been the problem child of science: it has been plagued by intense ... Read more

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A daring new vision of quantum theory from one of the leading minds of contemporary physicsQuantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behavior of materials. But for a century it has also been the problem child of science: it has been plagued by intense
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Simply Quantum Physics

by DK ...

Series series DK Simply
The clearest, simplest e-guide to quantum physics ever published.Discovering quantum physics has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.It's a perfect beginner's e-guide to a strange and fascinating world that at times seems to conflict with ... Read more

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The clearest, simplest e-guide to quantum physics ever published.Discovering quantum physics has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.It's a perfect beginner's e-guide to a strange and fascinating world that at times seems to conflict with
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Breakfast with Einstein

The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects

by Chad Orzel ...

Your alarm goes off, and you head to the kitchen to make yourself some toast and a cup of coffee. Little do you know, as you savor the aroma of the steam rising from your cup, that your ordinary morning routine depends on some of the weirdest phenomena ever discovered.The world of quantum physics is generally thought of as hopelessly esoteric. While classical physics gives us the laws governing ... Read more

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Your alarm goes off, and you head to the kitchen to make yourself some toast and a cup of coffee. Little do you know, as you savor the aroma of the steam rising from your cup, that your ordinary morning routine depends on some of the weirdest phenomena ever discovered.The world of quantum physics is generally thought of as hopelessly esoteric. While classical physics gives us the laws governing
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The Quantum Leap

A Beginner’s Guide to the Mind-Bending World of Quantum Physics

by Chris Richardson ...

Discover the mind-bending secrets of the universe without needing a PhD in physics!Ever wondered how particles can be in two places at once? Or how Einstein's "spooky action at a distance" actually works? "The Quantum Leap" takes you on an entertaining journey through the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics, where the impossible becomes possible and common sense goes out the window.Author ... Read more

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Discover the mind-bending secrets of the universe without needing a PhD in physics!Ever wondered how particles can be in two places at once? Or how Einstein's "spooky action at a distance" actually works? "The Quantum Leap" takes you on an entertaining journey through the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics, where the impossible becomes possible and common sense goes out the window.Author
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Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

10th Anniversary Edition

by Michael A. Nielsen, Isaac L. Chuang ...

One of the most cited books in physics of all time, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information remains the best textbook in this exciting field of science. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. This comprehensive textbook describes such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and ... Read more

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One of the most cited books in physics of all time, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information remains the best textbook in this exciting field of science. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. This comprehensive textbook describes such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and
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A Beautiful Question

Finding Nature's Deep Design

by Frank Wilczek ...

Does the universe embody beautiful ideas?Artists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this “beautiful question.” With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek’s groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature. ... Read more

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Does the universe embody beautiful ideas?Artists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this “beautiful question.” With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek’s groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature.
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The Universe Next Door

A Journey through 55 Alternative Realities, Parallel Worlds and Possible Futures

by New Scientist ...

Could there be a doorway to the multiverse in our backyard?It's lucky you're here. But for a series of incredible coincidences and roads not taken, your life could be very different. The same goes for reality. We live in just one of many possible worlds. In others, dinosaurs still rule the Earth, the Russians got to the Moon first, time flows backwards and everyone is vegetarian.And that's just ... Read more

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Could there be a doorway to the multiverse in our backyard?It's lucky you're here. But for a series of incredible coincidences and roads not taken, your life could be very different. The same goes for reality. We live in just one of many possible worlds. In others, dinosaurs still rule the Earth, the Russians got to the Moon first, time flows backwards and everyone is vegetarian.And that's just
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