Fundamentals of quantum theory

Sengupta, A. (2015) Fundamentals of quantum theory. In: Sengupta, A. and Sarkar, C. K. (eds.) Introduction to Nano: Basics to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Springer: Berlin, pp. 7-25. ISBN 9783662473139 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-47314-6_2)

Abstract

We live in a macroscopic world surrounded by macroscopic objects, which adhere to the laws of classical mechanics and are very comfortable with it. From the trajectory of a humble pebble thrown into a pond and the ripples thus created by it, to the motion of the great planets can all be quite satisfactorily explained within the domain of classical physics. However, apart from this macroscopic scale, there exist numerous other phenomena around us, especially on the microscopic scale, which seem to defy most conventional “common-sense” beliefs. The key to the understanding of the workings of this amazing microscopic world lies with quantum physics.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Sengupta, Dr Amretashis
• Authors: Sengupta, A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1612-1317
• ISBN: 9783662473139