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Build an intuitive understanding of the principles behind quantum mechanics through practical construction and replication of original experimentsWith easy-to-acquire, low-cost materials and basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects takes readers step by step through the process of re-creating scientific experiments that played an essential role in the creation and development of quantum mechanics.Presented in near chronological order—from discoveries of the early twentieth century to new material on entanglement—this book includes question- and experiment-filled chapters on:Light as a WaveLight as ParticlesAtoms and RadioactivityThe Principle of Quantum PhysicsWave/Particle DualityThe Uncertainty PrincipleSchrödinger (and his Zombie Cat)EntanglementFrom simple measurements of Planck’s constant to testing violations of Bell’s inequalities using entangled photons, Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects not only immerses readers in the process of quantum mechanics, it provides insight into the history of the field—how the theories and discoveries apply to our world not only today, but also tomorrow.By immersing readers in groundbreaking experiments that can be performed at home, school, or in the lab, this first-ever, hands-on book successfully demystifies the world of quantum physics for all who seek to explore it—from science enthusiasts and undergrad physics students to practicing physicists and engineers.

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⭐It’s an expensive book, but it is interesting, fun and inspiring. The genius of this book is in the many experiments and their explanation. Even if the reader never performed any of the experiments they go a long ways towards clarifying Quantum Mechanics (and a number of other areas of physics) beyond the average textbook and providing an intuitive “feel” for the subject. A good book. However, I have two complaints. The cover of the book describes the experiments as being “relatively inexpensive” and that they use “readily available” parts. Although this is true for the majority of the experiments it’s not true for some of them. A few of them would require quite a bit of luck locating components even if you could afford them. The other complaint is with the publisher because even though the book is a quality product the illustrations are very small. I literally needed to keep a magnifying glass with me in order to read the illustrations and I have average eyesight. Nevertheless, this book delivers and if the author were to write a similar book on another topic I would be one of the first in line to buy it.

⭐This book is the best amateur science book available today. It covers a difficult subject with such mastery that the authors make it seem easy. Much effort was put forth in finding ways to make the experiments affordable. A complete listing of web sites offering surplus equipment is provided. I have not done all the experiments listed, but the ones that I have done work exactly as described. Most of the topics of quantum physics are covered in historical order, so the reader gets a sense of how the story unfolded. Many of the great and now classical experiments are included from the wave-particle duality of light through the strange phenomenon of entanglement.Thru this book we all have a way to introduce the beauty of the micro world to our children and to ourselves. It is important to add that this was not achieved by skipping the hard parts. David and Shanni Prutchi have found a way to make difficult ideas simple and effective without sacrificing the truth. This elegance is the heart of science itself.

⭐This is an excellent book for intermediate to advanced science experiments. The science is explained very well, and it’s not too hard too follow. Some of the experiments require expensive equipment, but this REAL science – on the same par with the former Scientific American articles.Some of the experiments could be dangerous – there’s high vacuum, and high voltage. This book is not for the immature.I would not recommend this for beginners; there are plenty of kid science resources out there. If you’re ready for some real science, this book is for you. It conducts experiments that few others do, and I would consider it for high school and beyond. I am grateful to the authors for doing a fine job.As an adult amateur scientist, this is perfect for me.

⭐This book is crammed with serious experiments recreating important moments in physics. Some of them can set you back some serious money for the equipment, but the author is generally creative in simplifying as much as possible and the explanatory texts are generally clear. Even if you will not actually perform any of these experiments the book is an interesting read if you appreciate creativity as well as science.

⭐(this is my first review a product ever in amazon, my bad of course)Hi im a computer scientist, I met David and his daughter at hackaday superconference 2015, he and his daughter were an incredible source of motivation for me to start a really fun road back to physics, and even more on topics i havent tried before, book is really really good, it covers not only experimental setups and theory, but funny jokes and nice suggestions of where to find the equipment needed to replicate setups.I have compared the book with other sources online (other books, blogs, etc) but still a bit far from David.

⭐This was an expensive paperback book but considering the comprehensive nature of the physics experiments it was worth the cost.David land Shanni Prutchi did a great job covering the mysterious world of quantum mechanics.This is a hands on book providing enough informational resources for building the many included projects.Sometimes I wished I could get more detailed pictures of their finished projects(e.g. the Gunnplexers).

⭐I bought this book to read myself and to share with my high-school daughter. The book is very accessible. It’s easy to read. It seems to have a good theory to practice ratio.We haven’t tried any experiments yet, but my son (who’s in 5th grade) wants to do a modified (math free) version of the double slit experiment for his science fair. So, the book does have appeal and practice into grade school.This is a great source for ideas. It’s a good general read. It doesn’t seem to require anything other than an algebra 1 background. It’s heartily recommended.

⭐Best explations i ever read. Populer science books have little information, i can’t understand the cause and effect relationship in them. Scientific text books are too complex and lots of calculations for me as a non-academic person. This book is just perfect to understand scientific facts in detail for ordinary people. I think, book achives this by explaining experiments which it also encourage ordinary man to perform.

⭐Was hoping that it would go through all the standard textbook examples and relate them to experimental counterparts. I.e. examples of approximation of Quantum wells, dots, harmonic oscillators in real life experiments.It might be unfair to give it three, because it might not be what the book promises, just what I was hoping for.Still, it’s an interesting and entertaining book, going through the broad chronological development of QM, with interesting high school like experiments.

⭐David Prutchi hat sich in diesem Buch wirklich überlegt, wie man quantenphysikalische Phänomene “in der Garage” experimentell untersuchen kann. Mir ist abgesehen von diesem Buch nichts ähnliches bekannt.Allein die Tatsache, dass folgende Expiremnte im Selbstbau möglich sind, finde ich genial, wie etwa:- Detektieren von einzelnen (!) Photonen- Aufbau und Realisierung des Mach-Zehnder Inferometers zum Nachweis von Quantenphänomenen- Konstruktion einer Radarpistole, wie sie die Polizei verwendet- … und vieles mehr.Die Experimente sind aufbauend angeordnet und gut beschrieben. Einziger Nachteil ist vielleicht, dass die Photos und Skizzen sehr klein sind, man würde sich – auch für den Preis des Buches – wünschen, dass diese größer bzw. in Farbe sind. Allerdings finden sich auf dem Blog des Autors einige dieser Darstelungen in guter Qualität, was dieses Manko teilweise kompensiert.Folgendes sei noch gesagt:- Das Bauteile für die Experimente sind durch Ebay, Alexpress & Co. und eine geschickte Auswahl der Komponenten leistbar, aber ein gewisses Budget sollte man schon haben. Zur Realisierung aller Experimente ist man sicherlich im 4-stelligen Euro-Bereich.- Man sollte für die ganzen Bauteile auch Platz zu Hause einkalkulieren, da sammelt sich schon so manches an- Ein gewisses Maß an Grundkenntnis mit Elektronik und handwerklichem Geschick ist schon Voraussetzung.- Ich selbst habe die Experimente (noch) nicht aufgebaut, d.h. über eventuelle spezielle Tücken kann ich keine Auskunt geben- Auf mathematische Erklärungen und Formeln wird großteils verzichtet – gut einerseits, weil einem der “Formelfriedhof” erspart bleibt, schade andererseits, weil der eine oder andere vielleicht doch gerne eine mathematische Darstellung hätte.Mein Fazit: Exzellent, spannend, die Photos könnten größer sein, mehr (optionale) Mathematik wäre auch fein.Eines ist jedefnalls sicher: Der Lerneffekt bei der Lektüre und beim Aufbau dieser Experimente, sowie der Spaß dabei ist immens – eine unbedingte Empfehlung für jeden, der sich experimentell an das spannende Thema Quantenphysik annähern möchte.Così com’è, il libro è un oggetto inutile tranne che nele mani di un fisico esperto in esperienze laboratoriali nell’ambito della meccanica quantistica e, soprattutto, dotato di un raffinatissimo ed attrezzatissimo laboratorio dove – con una spesa non inferiore a 20 – 25.000 euro – sarà possibile compiere gli esperimenti “alla portata di tutti” come citato dall’autore…Very Satisfied

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