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Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D., is a physicist and winner of the National Book Award for Taking the Quantum Leap
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Works by Fred Alan Wolf

Star Wave (1984) 48 copies

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The Secret [2006 Documentary film] (2006) — Actor — 157 copies

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Birthdate
1934-12-03
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Places of residence
La Jolla, California, USA
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (PhD|Physics|1963)
Occupations
physicist
writer
lecturer
Awards and honors
National Book Award for Science (1982)
Short biography
Fred Alan Wolf is a physicist, writer, and lecturer who earned his Ph.D. in theoretical physics at UCLA in 1963. He continues to write, lecture throughout the world, and conduct research on the relationship of quantum physics to consciousness. He is the National Book Award Winning author of Taking the Quantum Leap. He is a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars.Dr. Wolf has taught at the University of London, the University of Paris, the Hahn-Meitner Institute for Nuclear Physics in Berlin, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and San Diego State University in the United States. His work in quantum physics and consciousness is well known through his popular and scientific writing. He is the author of eleven books ( see page 3).
Dr. Wolf's fascination with the world of physics began one afternoon as a child at a local matinee, when the newsreel revealed the awesome power and might of the world's first atomic explosion. This fascination continued, leading Wolf to study mathematics and physics.
In 1963, he received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from UCLA and began researching the field of high atmospheric particle behavior following a nuclear explosion. Wolf's inquiring mind has delved into the relationship between human consciousness, psychology, physiology, the mystical, and the spiritual. His investigations have taken him from intimate discussions with physicist David Bohm to the magical and mysterious jungles of Peru, from master classes with Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman to the high deserts of Mexico, from a significant meeting with Werner Heisenberg to the hot coals of a firewalk.
In academia, Dr. Wolf has challenged minds at San Diego State University, the University of Paris, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of London, Birkbeck College, and many other institutions of higher learning. Wolf is best known for his contributions through technical papers and popular books, but he is frequently in demand as a lecturer, keynote speaker, and consultant to industry and the media.
Wolf is well known for his simplification of the new physics and is perhaps best known as the author of Taking the Quantum Leap which, in 1982, was the recipient of the prestigious National Book Award for Science.
Former professor of physics at San Diego State University for twelve years, Dr. Wolf lectures, researches, and teaches worldwide. Dr. Wolf has also appeared as the resident physicist on The Discovery Channel's The Know Zone and on many radio talkshows and television shows across the United States and abroad.

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I have no idea how accurate this little book is, as it's quite a few years old now, but I found it a lucid and thought-provoking introduction to quantum physics. Bob Toben's cartoons and captions provide a great visual basis for further quantum physics study, and while their concepts may be a little oversimplified for artistic purposes, each image corresponds to at least one, and sometimes several, explanatory notes. There, Fred Alan Wolfe, Ph.D. draws out some of the more essential points of quantum theory, clearly and concisely outlining the concepts without bogging down in miles---or light years---of scientific detail.… (more)
 
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slimikin | 1 other review | Mar 27, 2022 |
It is precisely at the point where science and spirituality meet that we come to find the magical. A physicist who can take us there is Fred Alan Wolf, who as the author of nearly a dozen works that seek to abridge the divide between the two fields, has been described as a scientist on the “fringes of mainstream science”. In The Yoga of Time Travel, Wolf ventures into the realm of quantum physics by exploring black holes, parallel universes, and wormholes to entertain the idea that spiritual practices which dissolve the ego---such as meditation---can defeat time. Known for his good-natured and lucid writing, Wolf tackles even the most abstract scientific notions through riveting scenarios and friendly explanations. Brilliant and innovative, The Yoga of Time Travel suggests the importance of quantum physics’ role in the future of science, which through the help of open-minded thinkers such as Fred Alan Wolf, may come to join full arms with spirituality.… (more)
 
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biblio-empire | 1 other review | Aug 10, 2016 |
I heard the audio CD version and it was great! The guy really gets into it and paints vivid pictures. The subject is way out there, but it much of what he says makes sense! I found it very interesting, and look forward to hearing more.
 
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Don_Mega | 1 other review | Dec 18, 2015 |
I was excited to get a book that might acquaint me with physics and the latest theories. I am an absolute science-phobe, even though for some weird reason, I really like reading about science. Science-Lite, one could call it.

Dr. Wolf begins by talking about a lot of early European physicists, and for some reason attempted to use accents to indicate how they actually spoke. Nope: it didn't work well at all.

Wolf gets old pretty fast. He may be better in person? But it's almost like I can hear the saliva building up in his mouth. Very bad for a narrator!! On the other hand, he brings so many varied notions to the table he kept my interest. But then he started talking about the story of the Bhagavad Gita, with a pretty terrible accent, and with an interpretation....well, it was like a spouse listening to their partner telling a story. Boy, did he get some key points wrong!

But then again, when he spoke on the subject of alchemy (of which I know nothing) and the correlation of the Hebrew alphabet to the Greek alphabet (of which I know nothing), I found him fascinating. I'm sure Hebraic or classical Greek listeners were upset over his accent there, also, but since I...

At any rate: it was a good listen. I have no desire to read or listen to his many other forays into the world of physics, which probably says more than this excuse for a review does....
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