Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics - by Frank Verstraete & Céline Broeckaert (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A groundbreaking journey into quantum physics that transforms our understanding of the universe and its boundless possibilities.

Quantum physics is the cornerstone of our world, underpinning nearly every piece of modern technology from MRI scanners to your mobile phone. 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 demystify this essential branch of science. He, one of the world's leading physicists, peels back layers of the quantum world with unparalleled insights into the latest research. She, a writer, puts these scientific revelations into everyday language with wit and charm. Together, they tackle the mysteries that have baffled minds since the dawn of the quantum age. From the greenness of grass to the solidity of matter, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in the weird ways it does - and just why it's so important to understand them.

The result is a groundbreaking journey into quantum physics that transforms our understanding of the universe and its boundless possibilities with clarity, wonder and humor. 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.

Review Quotes

"A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking" --John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology

"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

"An entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable presentation of one of the most curious and counterintuitive scientific theories ever conceived. A must-read for anyone who wants to gain insight into the science behind the devices that now underpin every aspect of daily life" --Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science Of Discworld

"A clear, pleasantly written book . . . After reading this book, you will have gained a better feeling for that wonderful, counter-intuitive quantum world" --NRC

"A charming, stimulating and beautifully written book in which a scientist and an artist revel in their shared wonder for the world" --Professor David Tong, theoretical physicist

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.