Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life
(Rhodium, Inc.) Wilton Virgo describes how the mathematics behind quantum mechanics is the foundation for everyday technologies like GPS systems. Virgo aims to familiarize readers with the vocabulary of quantum mechanics so that they more fully understand modern technology. Virgo is a research affiliate at MIT and assistant professor of chemistry at Wellesley College.

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