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In this international bestseller, Orzel explains the key theories of quantum physics, taking his dog Emmys anarchic behaviour as a starting point. Could she use quantum tunnelling to get through the neighbours fence? How about diffracting round a tree to chase squirrels? From quarks and gluons to Heisenbergs uncertainty principle, this is a uniquely entertaining way to unlock the secrets of the universe.
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, this is how we've used science to work out the time across the centuries
Everyone talks to their pets; Chad Orzel tells his about relativity.
"Sharp and engaging, A Brief History of Timekeeping is a story not just about the science of sundials, sandglasses, and mechanical clocks, but also the politics of calendars and time zones, the philosophy of measurement, and the nature of space and time itself"--
Orzel, author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, explores how quantum connects with everyday reality, and offers engaging, layperson-level explanations of the mind-bending ideas central to modern physics.--
Without quantum physics, your breakfast - and so many other things we take for granted - wouldn't be possible... international bestselling author and physicist Chad Orzel shows us why
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