Dance of the Photons

From Einstein to Quantum Teleportation

De: Anton Zeilinger

Narrado por: L. J. Ganser

Einstein's steadfast refusal to accept certain aspects of quantum theory was rooted in his insistence that physics has to be about reality. Accordingly, he once derided as spooky action at a distance the notion that two elementary particles far removed from each other could nonetheless influence each others properties - a hypothetical phenomenon his fellow theorist Erwin Schrodinger termed quantum entanglement.

In a series of ingenious experiments conducted in various locations - from a dank sewage tunnel under the Danube River to the balmy air between a pair of mountain peaks in the Canary Islands - the author and his colleagues have demonstrated the reality of such entanglement using photons, or light quanta, created by laser beams. In principle, the lessons learned may be applicable in other areas, including the eventual development of quantum computers.

©2010 Anton Zeilinger (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Sincerity of thought

I like the clear explanation of something that cannot be explained or understood at the moment and they readily admitted. Thank you. It was well done.

Now I understand the science of Entanglement

Delves into the science of entanglement and the most important theorem you've probably never heard of, Bells Theorem. Spooky action at a distance is real and does exist. He tells a good story and explains the science wonderfully. Slightly prefer this over "How the Hippies Saved Physics" only because this book talks more about the science and the other book has more about the personalities. I recommend both, but if you prefer the science over personality choose this book.

Outstanding book! I can't wait for the sequel.

One of the easiest to understand books on Quantum Entanglement. It is a fascinating story about our world of the very small. Professor Zeilinger delivers a difficult topic in simple to understand English in the most entertaining way.

Not worth eight and a half hours

Some intriguing ideas, but the somewhat introductory information needed to understand the theory and its history is presented in a narrative format which drags on for four hours. The narrative format detracts from the actual content and I often felt annoyed, wishing I could tell the author to forget about Alice twirling her hair and just get to the point. After five and a half hours, when different experiments and possible applications of the theory were finally discussed the book did get more interesting.

A great book

A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found this book to be generally relatable and highly intelligent and I further highly recommend this book.