 | Remnants of the Fall: Revelations of Particle Secrets by William B. Rolnick
Buy new: $27.00 / Used from: $8.56 A very fun book on the standard model of particle physics. You will learn a great deal about quantum mechanics, relativity and quantum field theory from this book alone.
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 | The Quantum Quark by Andrew Watson
Buy used from: $14.98 This book discusses the history and physics of the magnificent theory of Quantum Chromodynamics - the theory of quarks and gluons.
It covers some of the trickier aspects of quantum field theory such as groups and renormalisation. Even if you have trouble grasping these ideas, the interesting and often humorous stories about the development of QCD will ensure this book is an enjoyable read.
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 | QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Princeton Science Library) by Richard P. Feynman
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $10.30 Few people can communicate the ideas of physics as successfully and entertainingly as Richard Feynman. In QED, Feynman describes the essential aspects of Quantum Electrodynamics and demonstrates how they can be applied to explain phenomena such as the reflection and refraction of light and the interaction of matter.
This book should be compulsory reading for all physics undergraduates.
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 | Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed by Dr. Jim Al-Khalili
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $4.36 I bought this book for the beautiful illustrations alone. I was delighted to find the discussion of quantum phenomena is of an equally high standard. Al-Khalili describes many interesting ideas and paradoxes of quantum theory such as entanglement, non-locality, Schrodinger's cat and interpretations of quantum mechanics. The final chapters on potential quantum technologies is very exciting.
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 | Quantum Mechanics and Experience by David Z Albert
Buy new: $20.83 / Used from: $11.84 A fascinating exploration of quantum mechanics. This book attempts to discover the meaning of phenomena such as superposition.
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 | Alice in Quantumland: An Allegory of Quantum Physics by Robert Gilmore
Buy new: $18.72 / Used from: $3.54 A lovely story that reveals the peculiar laws of quantum mechanics.
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