Bettridge, Aidan Quantum Physics for Curious Kids

Welcome to the Quantum World! Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the fascinating realm of quantum physics. This captivating book takes young readers on a journey to explore the mind-bending wonders that lie hidden within the tiniest particles of our universe. Delve into the captivating concepts of energy and matter, atoms, and the mysterious dance of particles. Unravel the mysteries of the Duality Principle, where particles can be waves and waves can be particles, defying our everyday intuition. Marvel at the concept of superposition, where particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously, and learn about the astonishing phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where particles become intrinsically connected, regardless of distance. Topics covered in this entertaining and enjoyable introduction to Quantum Physics includes: What is Quantum Physics, The History of Quantum Physics, What is matter?, What is an atom?, What is energy? Potential and Kinetic Energy, Energy and Waves, Quantum Energy, Particles or Waves, The Duality Principle, The Double Slit Experiment, Light: Particle, wave or both?, Plancks Quanta, Waves Functions and Superposition, Schrodinger's Cat, Uncertainty Principle, Spooky action at a distance (Quantum Entanglement), Schrodinger's Equation, Quantum physics in everyday life, The Future is Quantum and the Unified Theory of Everything.