Quantum Fuzz: The Strange True Makeup of Everything Around Us by Michael S. Walker (PDF)

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Quantum physics has turned our commonsense notion of reality on its head. This accessible book describes in layperson’s terms the strange phenomena that exist at the quantum level–a world of tiny dimensions where nothing is absolutely predictable, where we rethink causality, and information seemingly travels faster than light. The author, a veteran physicist, uses illuminating analogies and jargon-free language to illustrate the basic principles of the subatomic world and show how they explain everything from the chemistry around us to the formation of galaxies. He also explains how scientists and engineers interact with this nebulous reality and, despite its mysteries, achieve results of great precision.Up front is a brief history of the early 20th-century “quantum revolution,” focusing on some of the brilliant individuals whose contributions changed our view of the world–Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Paul Dirac, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schroedinger, and others. The work concludes with a discussion of the many amazing inventions that have resulted from quantum theory, including lasers, semiconductors, and the myriad of electronic devices that use them.Lucidly written, this book conveys the excitement of discovery while expanding the reader’s appreciation for a science that explores the basis of everything we know.

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Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This is a readable understandable book about the amazing universe we live in!

⭐Well, this is not fair. I am a physicist. I have been writing a book on modern physics updated to include laboratory results on entanglement of particles, and general non local connectivity among all “moments” “everywhen”. So my rating is terribly biased. Quantum Fuzz is extraordinary writing by someone thoroughly steeped in the mathematics but illustrated with a barker’s ability to invite the reader into the pages notwithstanding. Five stars – in this case – should be six.B Banos

⭐Book attempts to teach the quantum world and its real world application but the quantum is too complex for overview. The description of real world applications is much easier. All in all this book takes an effort to read.

⭐This Title is very accurate because the author managed to make a difficult subject and make it very fuzzy. He tried to cover an all of quantum physics in this one book but instead he managed to obfuscate the subject. The book was not written in a clear and concise manner and the author tried to overreach.

⭐A great book, and it arrived promptly.

⭐very detailed love it!

⭐I have only a studied the very basics of physics & chemistry. That being said, I did find the subject of quantum theories fascinating. I do have a history degree & hoped this would lay out a chronological timeline for the advancement of quantum mechanics. It does do that quite well. Only issue is that a certain knowledge of the subject is necessary to truly digest the nuances & importance of each step along the way.The description says the book it’s an accessible book in “layperson’s terms” & “jargon free language.” I would say this is true in the sense that a person familiar with the terminology & mathematics would consider these condensed. If you have very little history in the subject, you might want to just skim the deeper concepts & focus on the overall impact of the ideas. That’s what I did & I found the book quite illuminating.This is a good book for someone looking at a historical perspective on quantum mechanics. Where did it start? Who changed it’s path? What can be predicted about it’s future? These are the kinds of thoughts I considered… and more importantly, I felt were answered. This is a good book for someone that is looking for introduction to deeper theoretical books that focus on a single idea. This would give you a broader, more well-rounded picture of the precursors that came before that theory. Also, this would be a good introduction to quantum mechanics for a potential student of physics. I also think this would make a solid read for those that study the history of science.As a whole, I can’t say that this is a coffee table book that’s designed for universal digestion. But, this is great for those that already have a semi-basic understanding & would like to learn more. And also, if you have extensive knowledge on quantum mechanics – then this will only feel like a basic introduction survey course of what you already know. Instead, it felt like it was catered directly to people that fit in this middle category like myself. I think it’s a strong 4 out of 5.

⭐I am reviewing a copy of “Quantum Fuzz: The Strange True Makeup of Everything Around Us” by Michael S. Walker that I received at no cost through the Amazon Vine program.I am a fan of Brian Greene’s “The Elegant Universe” so I thought I’d enjoy this book as well. I was also curious how and if Walker’s telling of quantum mechanics would differ from Greene’s, and I found that I liked Walker’s treatment more than I thought I would. Walker takes a historical retelling of the development of quantum mechanics, with a strong focus on the personalities and interactions of the physicists and scientists who developed the field. Walker delves more than other works I’ve read into the errors made and the depth to which Einstein and Bohr debated and attempted to defend their own positions. I hadn’t realized the extent to which Einstein disagreed with the theory I had been taught in high school and thought was simply the accepted, canonical truth, so reading this exposed me to the level of controversy that existed during its course of development.I didn’t like Walker’s style as much. He borrows heavily from other sources, often quoting somewhat lengthy passages. This detracts from the flow of the story and there are times I wonder if Walker is more the editor than the primary researcher, grabbing a snippet from one source about Schrodinger, another about Bohr, and finally putting some notes together about the physicist’s relationships to tie the picture together. Some may find it effective, but I thought it somewhat distracting to go from author to author and voice to voice.Four stars for an interesting, and somewhat personal, history of quantum mechanics

⭐It was a challenging book for me to read. But the book itself would be very interesting for people who wants an idea of quantum mechanics and how it applies to everything in our lives. This is a “must read” for anyone who wondered what quantum world is all about!!

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