In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics by John Gribbin | Book Club

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In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics by John Gribbin | Book Club

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Full Title: In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality

Suggested by: Denise W.

Host: Denise W.

Pages to read: 220

ISBN: 9780553342536 (Originally listed edition)

ISBN: 9780307790446 (Edition Eugene is using)

Goodreads Book Summary:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/513367.In_Search_of_Schr_dinger_s_Cat

John Gribbin tells the complete story of quantum mechanics, a truth far stranger than any fiction. He takes us step-by-step into an ever more bizarre and fascinating place—requiring only that we approach it with an open mind. He introduces the scientists who developed quantum theory. He investigates the atom, radiation, time travel, the birth of the universe, superconductors and life itself. And in a world full of its own delights, mysteries and surprises, he searches for Schrödinger's Cat—a search for quantum reality—as he brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area of scientific study today—quantum physics.

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:

•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?

•What are some limitations of the book?

•To whom would you suggest this book?

•Why did the author state quantum theory is the greatest achievement of science?

•What is the famous thought experiment: Schrödinger's cat and what does it tell us about quantum mechanics?

•How is quantum mechanics different from classic physics?

•Light: wave or particle? Which scientific discoveries or experiments demonstrated the duality of light? What are evidences opposing each proposition?

•What is the atom model? What's "inside" an atom? How is a photon released? What are anti-particles? Are there other particles? What role does meson play in nuclei?

•Who is your favorite quantum physicist and what are their discoveries? Planck, Rutherford, Thomson, Heisenberg, Dirac, Pauli, Bohr, Born, Shrodinger, Feynman, Yukawa...

•What is Albert Einstein's contribution to quantum mechanics? Where did he go wrong? Does God play dice? Does "hidden variables" explain quantum entanglement?

•Is quantum theory useful in every day life? What are examples of real world applications of quantum theory? In present day?

•What is Heisenberg's uncertainty principle?

•What is Copenhagen's interpretation of quantum theory?

•Why is quantum machines so shocking? What are some paradoxes? Can we travel back in time? Why does general relativity and quantum theory support that? Is there a reality?

•How does photon behave in polarizing experiment? Do we have explanations?

•What is Bell's Inequality and what role does it play in the development of quantum mechanics?

•What does the book illuminate about scientific discovery?

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