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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics
And Everyone Needs to Know Something About It
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The International Bestseller "Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable" - Professor Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling co-author of The Science of Discworld "A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking" - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech...
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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics
A husband-and-wife duo – he, a world-leading scientist; she, a writer – have come together to demystify the world’s most important scientific theories.
A husband-and-wife duo - he, a world-leading scientist; she, a writer - have come together to demystify the world's most important scientific theories.
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The International Bestseller
"Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable" - Professor Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling co-author of The Science of Discworld
"A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking" - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech
Quantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.
In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo demystifies this essential branch of science. He, Frank Verstraete, one of the world's leading physicists, peels back layers of the quantum world with unparalleled insights into the latest research. She, Céline Broeckaert, a writer, puts these scientific revelations into everyday language with wit and charm. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in the weird ways it does - and just why it's so important to understand them.
You will discover:
- How symmetry governs the universe.
- The untold stories of pioneering women in quantum science.
- How quantum principles power our gadgets and lives.
- The real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveries.
With this groundbreaking journey into quantum physics, transform your understanding of the universe and its boundless possibilities with clarity, wonder and humour. Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics is a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind - simplifying without diluting and enlightening without overwhelming.
"A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives" - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035065844
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 164.0mm
Height: 243.0mm
Weight: 576g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Frank Verstraete is the Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge. He has received several prestigious prizes for his research, including the Lieben Prize (also known as the 'Nobel Prize of Austria') and the Francqui Prize. He is among the leading researchers in the world on quantum physics. Céline Broeckaert is a Romance languages scholar, playwright and author. She co-founded Filmpact, an impact organization which uses documentary film as a tool for social change and ecological awareness. Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics is their first book together.
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