Quantum physics
Alessio Mangoni
May 2026 · Alessio Mangoni
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Quantum physics stands as one of the most profound revolutions in the history of science, overturning centuries of certainties and forcing physicists to rethink the very foundations of how nature operates at its most fundamental level. This book by Alessio Mangoni offers an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the key concepts of quantum mechanics, tracing how the limitations of classical physics — built entirely on macroscopic observations — became apparent when confronted with the behavior of the microscopic world. Starting from the unsettling discoveries of the early twentieth century, the text guides the reader through the ideas that shook the scientific community: the probability density of particle presence, the tunnel effect, and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, all of which defy everyday intuition. The role of Einstein's relativity in reformulating Newtonian mechanics, and the subsequent advent of quantum theory to account for experimental results that classical models could not explain, are presented with clarity and coherence. A compact and focused volume, ideal for anyone approaching quantum physics for the first time.
Quantum physics stands as one of the most profound revolutions in the history of science, overturning centuries of certainties and forcing physicists to rethink the very foundations of how nature operates at its most fundamental level. This book by Alessio Mangoni offers an accessible yet rigorou...
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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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