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Brian Clegg is a British science writer known for his engaging explanations of complex scientific topics. He studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and has written numerous books on physics, mathematics, and the history of science.
Known for: The Quantum Age: How The Physics Of The Very Small Has Transformed Our Lives
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The Quantum Age: How The Physics Of The Very Small Has Transformed Our Lives
In The Quantum Age, science writer Brian Clegg explores how quantum physics has shaped the modern world. From electronics and MRI scanners to quantum computing and cryptography, Clegg explains how the physics of the very small underpins the technology that defines our age. Written with clarity and enthusiasm, the book makes complex scientific ideas accessible to general readers.
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From Planck to Bohr: How the Quantum Story Began
At the dawn of the twentieth century, physics seemed complete. Newton’s laws explained motion and gravity; Maxwell’s equations described light and electromagnetism. Yet, little cracks began to form. Experiments showed that radiation did not behave as expected—the so-called ultraviolet catastrophe hi...
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The Principles That Shape the Invisible
To truly see the quantum age, you must grasp a few fundamental principles that define this realm. Wave-particle duality taught us that light and matter can behave as both waves and particles—a concept so baffling that even Einstein found it unsettling. Yet this duality describes precisely how electr...
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Brian Clegg is a British science writer known for his engaging explanations of complex scientific topics. He studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and has written numerous books on physics, mathematics, and the history of science.
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