The quantum universe

A tour of the current scientific theory of matter that explains the surprising properties of subatomic particles or why, if atoms are practically empty, we don't fall through the floor beneath our feet.

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

Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw offer a concrete model of nature that is comparable in essence to Newton's laws of motion, Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, and Einstein's theory of relativity. Through analogies with everyday life, which demonstrate that strange quantum phenomena have an explanation, they succeed in transforming fundamental scientific principles into something fascinating and accessible to everyone.

Reviews:
"A book that breaks all the rules of popular science."
The Economist

"Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw share the uncommon quality of making a complicated subject accessible [...]. The book is a work of art of modern scientific thought that is well worth the reader's attention."
San Francisco Book Review

"If you are interested in the real world and want to read an extraordinary introduction to humanity's greatest achievement in the last hundred years, pick up this book, read it slowly, digest it, integrate it into your life, and your life will change for the better."
The Huffington Post