Einstein and the Quantum
Book description
Einstein and the Quantum reveals for the first time the full significance of Albert Einstein's contributions to quantum theory. Einstein famously rejected quantum mechanics, observing that God does not play dice. But, in fact, he thought more about the nature of atoms, molecules, and the emission and absorption of light--the…
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2 authors picked Einstein and the Quantum as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
There are so many biographical versions of the quantum theory, but none that focus on Einstein’s achievements in such detail.
The narrative is rich in detail and compelling as a real page turner, filled with informative physics and background details from Einstein’s life story. I was sad to leave the book behind. By the end I wanted to know so much more.
Of all the books I've read about Einstein, this one was, perhaps, the most eye-opening for me. For years, the prevailing opinion was that while Einstein was (of course) brilliant, and his special and general theories of relativity were seismically important, he was on the wrong side of history with his views on quantum theory. Stone sets the record straight: Einstein was indeed skeptical of many aspects of quantum theory (particularly with his refusal to accept quantum entanglement and inherent randomness), but his challenges to the theory were so intelligent and so piercing, that the entire scientific community had to…
From Michael's list on Albert Einstein for the non-scientist.
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