On the afternoon of October 4, Beijing time, in Sweden capital Stockholm , Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to French physicist Alain Aspect, American theoretical and experimental physicist John F. Clauser and Austrian physicist Anton Salinger (Anton Zeilinger) in recognition of their contributions to quantum information science research.
Quantum theory is the most basic theory that is used to nature. Its beautiful mathematical form is amazing, its precise predictions and experiments are surprisingly consistent, and its successful application is spread throughout every corner of modern society.
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10 " Quantum " good book, shared with everyone:
1. "What is life? : The physical view of living cells (external type: mind and matter)》
[Ao] Schrödinger
Botian Translation
The famous Austrian physicist Schrödinger's thoughts on science and people
includes two famous speeches by Schrödinger, the winner of the Nobel Prize .
"What is life" "Mind and matter"
"What is life" is one of the great scientific classics of the 20th century. The author is committed to coordinating biology with quantum mechanics in the book. Although it was written in 1944, the comments in the book about life, molecular biology , the mind, etc. still seem very interesting and inspiring today.
"Mind and Material" is another philosophical work by Schrödinger. In this speech, Schrödinger explores where consciousness occupies in the evolution of life and what role does human spiritual development play in moral issues. Schrödinger made a common sense answer to this in combination with ancient philosophical thoughts of the East and the West, which was bold, novel and quite inspiring.
2. " Selected Philosophical Literature of Neerce Bohr "
[Denmark] N. Bohr Written by
Bohr, and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
Light, perhaps the least complex life among all physical phenomena, it expresses an elusive diversity in scientific analysis, and it is impossible to clearly divide natural philosophy and human culture.
The author incisively discussed all aspects of atom physics and quantum theory in the book, covering quantum hypothesis, acting quantum, atom theory and descriptions of self-history, light and life, biology and atomic physics, natural philosophy and human culture, unity of knowledge, atomic and human knowledge, physical science and life issues, quantum physics and philosophy, causality and complementarity, unity of human knowledge, etc.
3. "The Essence of the Physical World"
[English] by Arthur Eddington
Wang Wenhao translated
Arthur Eddington was the first scientist to introduce general relativity to the English world and enthusiastically promote it.
books are important works by Eddington, which illustrate the scientific worldview that has been established in today's world and judge the general direction of the development of modern ideas. The book
discusses the philosophical achievements brought about by major changes in scientific thought in recent years. Relativity and quantum theory propose many novel concepts that we need to understand the physical world; the advancement of thermodynamic principles also causes a series of gradual and profound changes. Therefore, most of the contents of the first 11 chapters of this book are mainly about introducing new physical theories, the reasons and their basic concepts that led to their adoption.
4. "Philosophical Basics of Quantum Mechanics"
[Germany] H. Lai Xinbach; Hou Depeng Translated by
The masterpiece of making philosophical explanations of quantum mechanics systems.
positivist philosophy has played a dual influence in the formation of quantum mechanics systems.
Until today, it is still necessary for quantum mechanics researchers to understand this history in depth.
The author analyzes the scientific achievements of quantum mechanics from a positivist standpoint, discusses his views on the basic philosophical problem of , and based on this, he elaborates on the nature of knowledge, objective reality (that is, the so-called "food outside observation") and causality.
5. "The Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics"
[E] Max Jammer
Qing Kecheng Translated by
This book is a monograph that comprehensively introduces the philosophical problems of quantum mechanics. reviews the comprehensive explanation of the philosophical problems of quantum mechanics in the 20th century from the establishment of quantum mechanics to the completion of the book. The historical materials of this book are detailed, the author is knowledgeable and well-cited, and has important reference value for understanding various philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics.
6. "Philosophy of Physical Science"
[English] Arthur Eddington by
Yang Fubin Lu Qin Translated
One of the famous British astronomer, theoretical physicist , mathematician and philosopher of science Arthur Stanley Eddington.
Based on quantum mechanics and relativity, this book explores basic philosophical issues in the contemporary physics discipline, and puts forward unique insights on subject selection theory, the scope of scientific epistemological methods, the relationship between epistemological and relativity and quantum mechanics, as well as the beginning and synthesis of basic concepts and knowledge such as discovery, analysis, structure, and existence, and promotes scientific epistemological research to a new stage.
7. "Physics of My Generation"
[German] Max Bohn by
Hou Depeng Jiang Yian Translated by
Mr. Bohn, one of the founders of quantum mechanics.
19-20th century was an era when physics ushered in revolutionary and major development. During this period, two milestone physics achievements, namely relativity and quantum physics, were born. This work can be said to be an important historical material for recording this era of great change.
8. "Biography of Heisenberg"
[US] David C. Cassie
The great physicist of the 20th century
The main founder of quantum mechanics
Representative figure of the Copenhagen school
proposed the famous " inaccuracy principle "
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics of 1932
Heisenber not only opened up the development path of quantum mechanics, but also made outstanding contributions to other branches of physics (such as quantum electrodynamics , vortex dynamics, cosmic radiation physics and ferromagnetic theory, etc.).
9. "Superposition of Contradictions - the Super World View of Quantum Theory"
Tang Sange
Quantum theory and its world view that everyone can understand.
Looking at quantum theory from the perspective of philosophy and worldview is the biggest feature of this book.
★The reading difficulty of "Xiaobai" level
does not have complex derivation and formulas. The simplest mathematical formula only has one number and the simplest physical formula only has three letters, which can be called the reading difficulty of "Xiaobai" level. Humorous and vivid language and wild thinking gradually guide readers into profound mathematical principles and wonderful physical thoughts.
★On the perspective of philosophy and worldview
Quantum theory is an iceberg with quantum physics above and quantum philosophy below. Looking at quantum theory from the perspective of philosophy and worldview, such as the contingency of the existence of the world, the illusion of material reality, and the complexity of the structure of time and space, are the biggest characteristics of this book.
★The presentation method of pictures and texts
carefully designed schematic diagrams, vivid and interesting comics, and present theoretical knowledge and experimental content in pictures and texts, allowing you to quickly understand quantum theory.
10. "God and Genius Game: History of Quantum Mechanics "
Yang Jianye wrote
Quantum mechanics is a game played by God and Genius. The mysteries of the world and the talents of human beings have constructed a thrilling historical story of quantum mechanics for a century.
Quantum mechanics is the most successful theory in history and the most beautiful and successful scientific art created by mankind.
Einstein :Quantum mechanics is impressive, but an inner voice tells me that it is not true. This theory has achieved many amazing results, but it does not bring me closer to the secret of "God". I firmly believe that God will not roll dice.
Bol: Einstein, how can you know that God does not roll dice?
Hawking : God not only rolled the dice, he also rolled the dice to a place we couldn't see... (A few years later, Hawking said again: We found the dice.)
can be said to be quantum that led people into modern society and allowed people to enjoy a colorful modern life. Incredibly, people still have not understood the meaning of quantum theory and have been arguing about it.
This book starts from the history of people understanding quantum, tells the difficult process of establishing quantum mechanics theory, and introduces how quantum mechanics affects the world we live in and our views on this world.
