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QM book for the GENERAL public

 
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Nov19-09, 02:43 PM   #1
 

QM book for the GENERAL public


Hi, I'm looking for a popular science book on quantum mechanics. That is, a book for the general public without heavy math and other scary stuff for us stupid people.

I'm not looking for a textbook, so don't recommend Griffiths. I want a minimum level of math (if at all). The level I want would be like the equivalent of Barabasi's book on network theory, or any of Brian Greene's book, Dawkins for biology, Mitchell (maybe Lewin is easier)on complexity, etc.

Or is there sort of like a philosophy of QM book?

Anyone have suggestions?
 
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Nov20-09, 03:39 AM   #3
 
The first book I read on this was In search of Schrodinger's Cat by John Gribbin. Good Read.
http://www.amazon.com/Search-Schr%C3.../dp/0553342533
 
Nov20-09, 05:12 AM   #4
 

QM book for the GENERAL public


The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone by Kenneth Ford and Diane Goldstein
Thirty Years that Shook Physics by George Gamow
Mr. Tompkins by George Gamow

I second the nomination of Richard Feynman's QED book. I don't think you can find two better physics writers than Feynman or Gamow. Both are unique, very clear, and quite funny. Plus, both men were part of the circle of physicists who founded quantum mechanics.

I know there is a philosophy of physics book by Heisenberg, but I don't really know anything about it.
 
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