The Quantum Gamble 1st Ed. 2017

This volume, written by a highly cited author, presents the history of quantum theory together with open questions and remaining problems in terms of the plausibility of quantum chemistry and physics. It also provides insights into the theory of matter-wave mechanics. The content is aimed at students and lecturers in chemistry, physics and the philosophy of science. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii The Mysterious Quantum....Pages 1-13 The Cosmological Debate....Pages 15-22 What Happened .......Pages 23-50 The Classical Basis....Pages 51-67 Delicious Mysteries....Pages 69-75 Non-classical Phenomena....Pages 77-89 Non-linear Phenomena....Pages 91-105 Space, Time and Matter....Pages 107-126 Matter-Wave Mechanics....Pages 127-142 Epilogue....Pages 143-152 Back Matter....Pages 153-169