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DescriptionEinstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat  Format : PDF Number of Pages : 288 Publisher: Basic Books (April 14, 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 0465075711 ISBN-13: 978-0465075713 Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) Book Description : When the fuzzy indeterminacy of quantum mechanics overthrew the orderly world of Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Erwin Schrödinger were at the forefront of the revolution. Neither man was ever satisfied with the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics, however, and both rebelled against what they considered the most preposterous aspect of quantum mechanics: its randomness. Einstein famously quipped that God does not play dice with the universe, and Schrödinger constructed his famous fable of a cat that was neither alive nor dead not to explain quantum mechanics but to highlight the apparent absurdity of a theory gone wrong. But these two giants did more than just criticize: they fought back, seeking a Theory of Everything that would make the universe seem sensible again. In Einstein’s Dice and Schrödinger’s Cat, physicist Paul Halpern tells the little-known story of how Einstein and Schrödinger searched, first as collaborators and then as competitors, for a theory that transcended quantum weirdness. This story of their quest—which ultimately failed—provides readers with new insights into the history of physics and the lives and work of two scientists whose obsessions drove its progress. Today, much of modern physics remains focused on the search for a Theory of Everything. As Halpern explains, the recent discovery of the Higgs Boson makes the Standard Model—the closest thing we have to a unified theory— nearly complete. And while Einstein and Schrödinger failed in their attempt to explain everything in the cosmos through pure geometry, the development of string theory has, in its own quantum way, brought this idea back into vogue. As in so many things, even when they were wrong, Einstein and Schrödinger couldn’t help but get a great deal right. “A fascinating and thought-provoking story, one that sheds light on the origins of some aspects of the current challenging situation in physics.... Mr. Halpern’s engaging account is a great human story and should be of interest as well to anyone fascinated by the still-unsolved questions that they pursued together.” —Wall Street Journal “This book can be put on the reading list of those who have enjoyed The Theory of Everything and want to know more.” —Physics World “Physicist Paul Halpern tells the entangled tale of Albert Einstein, Erwin Schrödinger, and their search for a Grand Unified Theory with humour and concision.” —Nature “A highly approachable book that will appeal to readers...who are interested in physics, the history of science, and the human and political aspects of scientists and their work.” —Library Journal “With verve, Halpern explores the fragile nature of scientific collaboration.... Halpern ably explores the clashing personalities and worldviews that had physics in churning ferment during the early part of the 20th century.” —Kirkus Reviews Ebook Reading Softwares : (Pdf/epub/mobi/azw3/djvu)     I share scientific, mathematical and self-help ebooks/textbooks to help students and curious minds. If you like my uploads/torrents then support me by seeding, sharing, commenting and rating :)  P.S. If you like this eBook, then please support the author(s) by buying it :) Sharing Widget |
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