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The quantum universe/ (Record no. 437345)

MARC details
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003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field ISI Library, Kolkata
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20251024121052.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0521318459
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780521318457
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency ISI Library
082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Edition number 23rd
Classification number 530.1
Item number H615
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Hey, Tony
Relator term author
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The quantum universe/
Statement of responsibility, etc Tony Hey and Patrick Walters
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Cambridge:
Name of publisher, distributor, etc CUP,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 1987
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent vii, 180 pages:
Other physical details ill.,
Dimensions 26 cm.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes index
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc The Quantum Universe offers a clear, non-mathematical introduction to quantum physics, combining historical background, vivid illustrations, and intuitive explanations to make complex ideas accessible to students and general readers. It traces the development of quantum theory from early experiments to modern applications, covering concepts such as wave–particle duality, uncertainty, and the probabilistic nature of reality. The authors emphasize understanding through visuals and examples rather than equations, linking quantum principles to everyday technologies and exploring their philosophical implications.<br/>
650 0# - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Quantum Theory
650 0# - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Physics
General subdivision Popular Works
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Walters, Patrick
Relator term author
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme Dewey Decimal Classification
Koha item type Books
Holdings
Lost status Not for loan Home library Current library Date acquired Full call number Accession Number Koha item type Public note
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