Overview
- A stimulating story told with attention to both historical and scientific accuracy
- Gives deep insights into Bohm's struggle with quantum strangeness
- Traces the evolution of our understanding of quantum mechanics
- Provides a window onto 20th century science and politics
Part of the book series: Springer Biographies (SPRINGERBIOGS)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This authoritative biography addresses the life and work of the quantum physicist David Bohm. Although quantum physics is considered the soundest physical theory, its strange and paradoxical features have challenged - and continue to challenge - even the brightest thinkers. David Bohm dedicated his entire life to enhancing our understanding of quantum mysteries, in particular quantum nonlocality. His work took place at the height of the cultural/political upheaval in the 1950's, which led him to become the most notable American scientist to seek exile in the last century. The story of his life is as fascinating as his ideas on the quantum world are appealing.
Reviews
“Freire’ book is not only enriching those already interested in David Bohm and the history of quantum mechanics. It also shows what a scientific biography can do for the historical understanding of physics. The book is highly recommended.” (Christian Forstner, Physics in Perspective, Vol. 22, 2020)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: David Bohm
Book Subtitle: A Life Dedicated to Understanding the Quantum World
Authors: Olival Freire Junior
Series Title: Springer Biographies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22715-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-22714-2Published: 19 September 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-22717-3Published: 19 September 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-22715-9Published: 05 September 2019
Series ISSN: 2365-0613
Series E-ISSN: 2365-0621
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 250
Topics: History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics, Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Science