文档介绍：Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction
‘John Polkinghorne has produced an excellent piece of work. . . . Many
authors of ‘‘popular’’ books on modern physics have the regrettable
habit of mixing science fact with science fiction. Polkinghorne never
does that: he always allows the truth to stand by itself and show its
own fascination. . . . I think that this is an excellent contribution to the
literature on quantum theory for a general audience.’
Chris Isham, Imperial College, London
‘This splendid book explains both the triumph and the mystery that is
quantum theory. It is a triumph because of its towering mathematical
structure, and amazing empirical accuracy. It is a mystery because of
the conundrums about how to interpret it.
John Polkinghorne, himself a distinguished quantum physicist, is a sure
guide to all this: he celebrates the esses of the theory, and shows
unfailingly good judgment about the conundrums.’
Jeremy Butterfield, Oxford University
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