Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information by Vlatko Vedral...
Explore the fundamental nature of the universe through the lens of information in "Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information" by Vlatko Vedral. This engaging book challenges your perception of reality by positing that the universe and its workings are essentially information. Vedral, a professor of Quantum Information at the University of Oxford, delves into complex concepts like entropy, thermodynamics, and the bizarre effects of quantum mechanics, including entanglement. He discusses the potential of quantum computers and how quantum phenomena might extend beyond the subatomic realm. The book culminates in an exploration of the origin of information in the universe, drawing on the ideas of physicist John Wheeler. Discover exhilarating answers that redefine our understanding of particles, time, determinism, and reality itself. This edition features a new foreword from the author. Oxford Landmark Science books are celebrated for crystallizing big ideas and shaping scientific thought. Key Features: - Explores the universe as a system of information. - Explains complex quantum mechanics and thermodynamics concepts. - Discusses the implications of quantum computing. - Addresses the origin of information in the universe. Summary: Oxford University Press book, Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information, by Vlatko Vedral. Features a Paperback cover, English language version, and 256 pages. Release date: 08/02/2018. ISBN: 9780198815433.
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Explore the fundamental nature of the universe through the lens of information in "Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information" by Vlatko Vedral. This engaging book challenges your perception of reality by positing that the universe and its workings are essentially information. Vedral, a professor of Quantum Information at the University of Oxford, delves into complex concepts like entropy, thermodynamics, and the bizarre effects of quantum mechanics, including entanglement. He discusses the potential of quantum computers and how quantum phenomena might extend beyond the subatomic realm. The book culminates in an exploration of the origin of information in the universe, drawing on the ideas of physicist John Wheeler. Discover exhilarating answers that redefine our understanding of particles, time, determinism, and reality itself. This edition features a new foreword from the author. Oxford Landmark Science books are celebrated for crystallizing big ideas and shaping scientific thought. Key Features: - Explores the universe as a system of information. - Explains complex quantum mechanics and thermodynamics concepts. - Discusses the implications of quantum computing. - Addresses the origin of information in the universe. Summary: Oxford University Press book, Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information, by Vlatko Vedral. Features a Paperback cover, English language version, and 256 pages. Release date: 08/02/2018. ISBN: 9780198815433.
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Explore the fundamental nature of the universe through the lens of information in "Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information" by Vlatko Vedral. This engaging book challenges your perception of reality by positing that the universe and its workings are essentially information. Vedral, a professor of Quantum Information at the University of Oxford, delves into complex concepts like entropy, thermodynamics, and the bizarre effects of quantum mechanics, including entanglement. He discusses the potential of quantum computers and how quantum phenomena might extend beyond the subatomic realm. The book culminates in an exploration of the origin of information in the universe, drawing on the ideas of physicist John Wheeler. Discover exhilarating answers that redefine our understanding of particles, time, determinism, and reality itself. This edition features a new foreword from the author. Oxford Landmark Science books are celebrated for crystallizing big ideas and shaping scientific thought. Key Features: - Explores the universe as a system of information. - Explains complex quantum mechanics and thermodynamics concepts. - Discusses the implications of quantum computing. - Addresses the origin of information in the universe. Summary: Oxford University Press book, Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information, by Vlatko Vedral. Features a Paperback cover, English language version, and 256 pages. Release date: 08/02/2018. ISBN: 9780198815433.
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Brand | Oxford University Press |
format | trade paperback |
Language | english |
type | science, nature & maths |
series | oxford landmark science |
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