The Quantum Mystery by John GribbinRequirements: .ePUB reader, 121 kbOverview: What Richard Feynman described as “the central mystery” of quantum physics is encapsulated in the experiment with two holes, also known as the double-slit experiment. In this experiment, a particle going through one of a pair of holes seems to be aware of what is […]
Computing with Quantum Cats: From Colossus to Qubits by John GribbinRequirements: .ePUB, .MOBI/.AZW reader, 7.9 MbOverview: A mind-blowing glimpse into the near future, where quantum computing will have world-transforming effects. The quantum computer is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Pioneering physicists are on the brink of unlocking a new quantum universe which provides […]
The Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists by John R. GribbinRequirements: .PDF reader, 1.2 MbOverview: Who are the most important men and women whose notions and theories have changed the world? When Isaac Newton claimed that he only saw further because he stood on the shoulders of giants, he alluded to the long list […]
Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique by John GribbinRequirements: .ePUB, .PDF, .MOBI/.AZW reader, 5.1 MbOverview: The acclaimed author of In Search of Schrödinger’s Cat searches for life on other planets Are we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensity of the cosmos there must be other intelligent life out there. Don’t […]
Galaxy Formation: A Personal View by John GribbinRequirements: .PDF reader, 6.1 MbOverview: No-one with an interest in science could fail to notice that astronomy is an area where great advances are being made; but the rapid progress and exciting developments occurring should not conceal the fact that we still have many more questions to ask […]