Do it yourself quantum physics: exploring the history, theory, and applications of quantum physics through hands-on projects

The book guides the reader in the construction and use of setups to reproducethe key experiments that have brought us to our current understanding of the quantum world. Importantly, all of the experimental equipment can be built out of relatively inexpensive materials that are readily available at the hardware store or from on-line vendors of electronic surplus. The book caters to a wide audience, ranging from science enthusiasts and undergraduate physics students, all the way through practicing physicists and engineers. The math simple, and clear explanations and analogies are provided to make the book accessible. The projects described range from simple measurements of Plancks constantall the way to testing violations of Bells inequalities using entangled photons. The project descriptions are targeted to an audience with basic experiencein electronic prototype construction. The circuits actually work, and the schematics are completely readable. Lastly, our book is not only a practical guide, but is also ideal as a textbook for an undergraduate Quantum Physics lab course. Every chapter includes a list of questions and lab experiments, and the accompanying Instructors Guide should facilitate its adoption as a lab textbook. INDICE: Introduction 8 Prologue: Your Quantum Physics Lab 12 Important Disclaimer and Warnings 15 Chapter 1. Light as a Wave 19 Chapter II. Light as Particles 46 Chapter III. Atoms and Radioactivity 75 Chapter IV. The Principle ofQuantum Physics 148 Chapter V. Wave/Particle Duality 164 Chapter VI. The Uncertainty Principle 202 Chapter VII. Schrödinger (and his Zombie Cat) 220 Chapter VIII. Entanglement References 309 Sources for Materials and Components 313 Index 319

• ISBN: 978-1-118-14066-6
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 17/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés