Does God Play Dice? History of Quantum Physics

The language of this book is relatively easy to understand. It can really enable some people who do not understand physics to understand the history of quantum physics. This book should have a possible function, that is, to enable some pure students who are afraid of learning physics to bravely learn physics. If this book can achieve these two functions and purposes, it will be a good masterpiece.

A very exciting popular science book! I read it with tears in my eyes on the path in the field. It is like a biography, telling us the legend of "quantum theory". It begins with the dawn of dawn and comes from mankind's first reflection on the world. Humanity's understanding of the world has changed countless times, but what remains unchanged is the determination to understand the world. Quantum theory is like a certain dice thrown by Einstein's God. Humanity will eventually approach this result step by step! Wrong, right, knowable, unknowable, certain, uncertain, possible, impossible, nihilistic, empirical, material, idealistic... Human beings are always striving to understand the world and themselves. This spirit alone is enough to give people unlimited passion.

Einstein once said: "God does not play dice", expressing that the rules of nature are findable and certain. He used this sentence to express his doubts and opposition to quantum physics theory. Einstein believed that the uncertainty principle of quantum physics implied a seemingly random natural phenomenon that contradicted his deterministic views. He believed that physics should be able to reveal the deterministic laws of nature rather than relying on probability and randomness. The history of quantum physics is marked by long and heated debates between Einstein and other scientists such as Niels Bohr. Einstein tried to come up with other possible explanations or theories to challenge the statistical interpretation of quantum mechanics, but so far he has not found a theory that fully conforms to his deterministic views.

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The writing is humorous and vivid, the principles are easy to understand, and there are pictures, formulas, and appropriate metaphors and alternative explanations. It is suitable for popularizing the basics of physics and cultivating interest in physics from junior high schools to universities. For those who are only interested in physics and have a basic understanding of it, the conversation topics during the chat will be improved by several levels after reading this 😏 It is affirmed that zero-point energy can achieve infinite energy interstellar navigation, it is denied that quantum entanglement can achieve long-distance communication or even inter-dimensional communication, it is denied that the use of relativity theory to achieve super-light speed travel across time, and it discusses three-dimensional, four-dimensional, ten-dimensional, eleven-dimensional... Space and time. Popularizing the above content is very helpful for reading science fiction novels [laughs]

I have heard of this book a long time ago. When I read it today, it is indeed well-deserved. I have gained a more comprehensive and objective understanding of quantum mechanics. It is a very good popular science book.

I think every student, whether majoring in science or engineering or literature, history and philosophy, should read this book. This is the best book for shaping the worldview. When you are stuck, think about it. The world is full of changes and randomness. Maybe you will become successful right away. Believe in yourself, brother.

A very good, easy-to-understand account of the history of the development of science.

It's pretty good, give me a read

The late 17th century and the early 20th century were the two greatest and most glorious eras in the history of the development of physics. Not only did Newton's publication of natural philosophy announce the founding of modern classical physics, but also the research on relativity and quantum theory came out, which brought a huge impact to the world. In the book, the author brings the story of quantum theory to readers, explaining and analyzing it from a theoretical perspective, as well as the criticism and controversy of people at that time. In the book, I saw the progress of civilization and the continuous exploration of scientists.

It's so wonderful. It took me into the world of physics and saw its beauty. It also gave me many examples so that I could understand it. Five stars.

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Are there deterministic laws in the world? As we explore cutting-edge theories more deeply, existing beliefs may be shaken, and "all that is solid evaporates." This is the impact that the development of quantum mechanics has had on physics. From a quantum perspective, the previously concluded conclusions cannot be strictly established. Some dark clouds are rising over physics. This book reviews the historical process of the development of quantum mechanics and presents to readers the great adventure of physicists exploring the boundaries of human knowledge. It is well worth reading.

This popular science book is easy to understand after reading the comments and can be listened to and read before adding it to the bookshelf. It is a good popularization of the history of science and technology.

This book is great! The author Cao Tianyuan tells the history of the development of quantum physics in an easy-to-understand way, so that even a person like me who doesn't know much about physics can easily understand it. The content in the book is like a legendary adventure, full of twists and turns and excitement. As the book says: "The history of the development of quantum mechanics is the most exciting chapter in physics." I highly recommend it to all friends who are interested in science!

Does God play dice? Still need to continue to explore

Quantum theory is an extremely wonderful theory: from a physical perspective, it has aroused the most intense controversy and concern among scientists; from a practical perspective, it has brought unparalleled changes and progress to our society; from a scientific history perspective, there is almost no period of history that has been more thoroughly studied than the creation of quantum theory. What is amazing is not only the dazzling and gorgeous scenery along the way, but also the thinking and revelation deep in people's hearts - that is the irresistible charm of science deeply rooted in everyone's heart.

I am in the second year of high school. The school recommended reading. I read it for a long time and finally finished it in a hurry. It is very interesting and meaningful. Although I am not a material for physics (but a science student), the advertisement of World Science is still worth watching to increase my knowledge and broaden my horizons. The Mystery of the World The Existence of God what is science what is physics Is everything we observe true or false? Endless adventure and exploration, probability, calculation, inspiration, talent Genius, humanity, doubt, opposition Unsolved Mysteries Fascinating

Does materialist knowledge conflict with quantum mechanics?

The language is exquisite, persuasive, clear in structure and well organized. Among them, scientific masters also have shortcomings and confusions like ordinary people, and vivid images appear on the paper.

Very easy to understand

The universe is neither "completely objective" nor "completely subjective." Our world cannot be both localized (no super-light signals propagated) and real (there is an objectively determined world that can be described by hidden variables) as Einstein dreamed of. To what extent are physical theories, as people proudly claim, profound "discoveries" of nature, rather than outstanding intellectual "inventions" of physicists? Supplement: Bayesian inference can determine which of the different "theories" invented is more likely to be closer to the true "natural theory".

Physics shocks me and fascinates me Beautiful, so beautiful

Different from ordinary popular science books, this book tells the profound physics knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. The writing style is very interesting and vivid, and the principles are explained in simple and easy-to-understand terms. After reading it carefully, readers will have a deeper understanding of the history of physics and the changes they have made in all aspects of our lives, as if those great scientists in history are around us. It not only satisfies the curiosity of physics enthusiasts, but also cultivates children's interest in learning.

A down-to-earth popular science book. Use life analogies to bring obscure scientific theories to life. Want to know what wave-particle duality is? What is parallel space? What are superstrings? Come on, this book will give you the answers. Another note: The author seems to be one of the geniuses in the junior class of the University of Science and Technology of China. A book written by an elite cannot be missed.

This is a good popular science history book for those who are new to quantum mechanics. As a history book, this book is not as technical or profound as some scientific books, but it maintains good objectivity. The development of quantum mechanics is indeed uneven and not as elegant as classical theory. This makes it difficult for beginners to avoid confusion when switching from classical theory to quantum theory. At this time, a non-serious brief development history can help beginners clarify the logic and general framework.

The theory is concise and vivid, and the language is both intermediate and inexplicable. It is a very good popular science reading.

It's very detailed and goes step by step. Even non-professionals can understand it

This book is really great, really. While reading, I was deeply shocked and attracted by physics. It's really wonderful, not only the various physical laws but also the various pioneers. Their scientific spirit, bold conjectures and rigorous criticisms really benefited me a lot.