Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to
accept it. It is so important that it provides the fundamental
underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no nuclear
power or nuclear weapons, no TV, no computers, no science of molecular
biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering. In Search of
Schrodinger's Cat tells the complete story of quantum mechanics, a
truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin takes us step by step into
an ever more bizarre and fascinating place, requiring only that we
approach it with an open mind. He introduces the scientists who
developed quantum theory. He investigates the atom, radiation, time
travel, the birth of the universe, superconductors and life itself. And
in a world full of its own delights, mysteries and surprises, he
searches for Schrodinger's Cat - a search for quantum reality - as he
brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area
of scientific study today - quantum physics. In Search of Schrodinger's
Cat is a fascinating and delightful introduction to the strange world of
the quantum - an essential element in understanding today's world.