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Physics and philosophy
The Revolution in Modern Science
Book • 2007
This book, based on Heisenberg's celebrated lecture series, delves into the fundamental changes brought about by quantum mechanics and relativity.
Heisenberg discusses how words and concepts familiar in daily life lose their meaning in the context of these theories, leading to profound implications for our understanding of reality.
The book covers topics such as the Uncertainty Principle, the nature of space and time, and the relationship between quantum mechanics and other sciences.
It is written in a clear and non-technical style, making it accessible to readers without a deep background in physics.
Heisenberg discusses how words and concepts familiar in daily life lose their meaning in the context of these theories, leading to profound implications for our understanding of reality.
The book covers topics such as the Uncertainty Principle, the nature of space and time, and the relationship between quantum mechanics and other sciences.
It is written in a clear and non-technical style, making it accessible to readers without a deep background in physics.
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, it discusses the Copenhagen interpretation.

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