Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics
14 May 2026Synopsis
The international bestseller
‘Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics’ - New Scientist
‘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 demystify this essential branch of science. Frank Verstraete, a leading quantum physicist, provides the deep scientific insights, while Céline Broeckaert, a writer, translates them into witty, charming and accessible prose.
Together, they take you on a groundbreaking journey that reveals:
- How symmetry governs the universe
- The untold history of quantum physics
- How quantum principles power our gadgets and lives
- The real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveries.
Part history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.
‘Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable’ – Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld
‘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
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14 May 2026
9781035065882Reviews
A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtakingJohn 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 livesBarbara 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 lifeIan 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 worldNRC
