Schroedinger's Cat: And 49 Other Experiments That Revolutionised Physics

From Galileo's stargazing to quantum teleportation, from Newton's experiments with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schroedinger's Cat tells the story of natural science through fifty of its greatest experiments.

Featuring engaging writing and clear explanations, Schroedinger's Cat introduces the reader to the scientific experiments that have changed the world. In each case, the experimental procedure is fully described, and the results and implications are carefully considered, allowing the reader to g ain a strong sense of the process and methodology of scientific investigation.

Review: '"A follow up to a similar book about the role of Pavlov's dog in the field of psychology, it draws on experiments ranging from Galileo's stargazing to quantum teleportation, from Newton's experiments with optics to the splitting of the atom. Although entertaining, there's a serious side. Experimental procedures are described in full, and the results and implications are carefully considered, to help the reader get a sense of the methodology of scientific investigation."' - E&T (Institute of Engineering & Technology's website) Putting the Fun into Physics