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The Quantum Universe

Everything that can happen does happen
By Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw
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In The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw take readers on a journey through the fascinating world of quantum mechanics. They unravel complex concepts and demonstrate how quantum physics underpins our understanding of the universe. The book explores how quantum phenomena shape the macroscopic world and explains scientific principles with clarity and enthusiasm.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and the underlying principles of quantum mechanics. The authors transform complex scientific ideas into engaging narratives that are both enlightening and easy to comprehend. If you appreciate a blend of science and storytelling that illuminates the fundamental workings of our world, this book may appeal to you.

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The Quantum Universe

What is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein? And why, above all, can we be sure that the theory is good? This title gives us the real science behind the bizarre behaviour of the atoms and energy that make up the universe, and reveal how everything that can happen, does happen.

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The phenomenal top ten bestseller that shows how everyone can understand how the universe works.

The Quantum Universe brings together two authors on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science.

But just what is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein? And why, above all, can we be sure that the theory is good?

Here, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw give us the real science behind the bizarre behaviour of the atoms and energy that make up the universe, and reveal exactly how everything that can happen, does happen.

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The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw is praised for its accessible and engaging approach to quantum mechanics, combining intellectual depth with minimal mathematics. Reviewers commend the authors for making complex theories understandable without oversimplifying, and highlight their enthusiasm for the subject. The book is noted for bridging the gap between esoteric quantum theories and everyday experiences, offering a rich exploration of the subatomic world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241952702

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 272

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2025 Best Sellers Brian Cox Education & Reference Featured Jeff Forshaw Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Brian Cox (Author) Brian Cox is a Professor of Particle Physics and Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, and works at the CERN laboratory in Geneva. He is also a popular presenter on TV and radio. Jeff Forshaw (Author) Jeff Forshaw is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Manchester, specializing in the physics of elementary particles. He was awarded the Institute of Physics Maxwell Medal in 1999 for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.

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