Quantum Physics for Dummies

An accessible introduction to quantum physics for high school students and freshmen. Readers will become familiar with fundamental concepts—quantization of energy, wave-particle duality, Schrödinger's equation, principles of matrix and wave mechanics, as well as key phenomena such as quantum tunneling and superposition.

A special place in the book is given to scientific achievements: quantum electrodynamics, field theory, and the role of the Higgs boson. It demonstrates how discoveries in quantum physics are applied in industry—in lasers, semiconductors, quantum computers, and nuclear energy. It discusses the contributions of outstanding scientists—Planck, Einstein, Born, Feynman—and tracks the key stages of the discipline's development since the beginning of the 20th century. Simple explanations and examples will help confidently master the basics. The book will be useful for exam preparation, studying physics in the first year of university, and understanding modern technologies. It will be a good aid in preparing school projects and for self-education in the field of physics.