Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics

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 TechnologyThis book will get you up to speed on the weird and wonderful subatomic world that surrounds us … will not only give you a grounding in the fundamental laws that govern our world, but an appreciation for them – The StandardAmbitious … pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics – New ScientistAn 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 DiscworldA 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 physicistA charming, stimulating and beautifully written book in which a scientist and an artist revel in their shared wonder for the world. It’s really a gorgeous book! – Professor David Tong, theoretical physicistA clear, pleasantly-written book … After reading this book, you will have gained a better feeling for that wonderful, counter-intuitive quantum world – NRC

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.