Quantum physics and relativity
Alessio Mangoni
May 2026 · Alessio Mangoni
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Quantum physics and special relativity stand as the two foundational pillars of modern physical science, together shaping our deepest understanding of nature at its most fundamental level. This book by Alessio Mangoni offers a concise yet rigorous exploration of both theories, tracing their origins and illuminating the conceptual revolution they brought about. The theory of special relativity, formulated by Albert Einstein, is examined in its radical reformulation of space and time, including the celebrated mass-energy equivalence and its far-reaching consequences in everyday technology and nuclear science. Quantum mechanics is approached through the crisis of classical physics that gave rise to it, covering the key phenomena — blackbody radiation, the photoelectric effect, the Compton effect, and atomic spectral lines — that signaled the birth of a new era in the description of matter and radiation. Together, these two frameworks form the essential theoretical language of contemporary physics, and this book guides the reader through their foundational ideas with clarity and precision, making it a valuable reference for students and enthusiasts seeking a solid grounding in the principles that underlie all modern physical theories.
Quantum physics and special relativity stand as the two foundational pillars of modern physical science, together shaping our deepest understanding of nature at its most fundamental level. This book by Alessio Mangoni offers a concise yet rigorous exploration of both theories, tracing their origi...
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Scientist and theoretical particle physicist, researcher on high energy physics and nuclear physics, author of numerous research articles published in international journals.
Scientist and theoretical particle physicist, researcher on high energy physics and nuclear physics, author of numerous research articles published in international journals.
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