Perkowitz

About The Author

Sidney Perkowitz was the Howard Candler Professor of Physics at Emory University, where he studied the properties of matter and wrote more than 100 scientific papers and books. He has also sought to present science to the public, winning the 2023 Andrew Gemant Award from the American Institute of Physics for science outreach and writing articles for Technology Review, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and others. His popular science books include Empire of Light: A History of Discovery in Science and Art (1997), Universal Foam: From Cappucino to the Cosmos (2000) and Physics: A Very Short Introduction (2019).

Books by Perkowitz

The Essential Book of Quantum Physics

Master the Mysteries of Quantum Physics in 12 Short Chapters

By Perkowitz
Uncover the crucial concepts behind quantum physics in this full-color hardback guide, written by acclaimed physicist Sidney Perkowitz.

Quantum mechanics is at the heart of modern science. In this beautiful pocket volume, Perkowitz explores the key concepts of quantum physics in sim...
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