{"product_id":"why-nobody-understands-quantum-physics-the-story-of-the-science-that-shapes-our-world-frank-verstraete-hardcover","title":"Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics: The Story of the Science That Shapes Our World -- Frank Verstraete, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe International Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhy Nobody Understands Quantum Physics\u003c\/i\u003e, a husband-and-wife duo demystifies 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 unravel the reasons the universe behaves in the weird ways it does - and just why it's so important to understand them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheir book will reveal: \u003cbr\u003eHow 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a groundbreaking journey into quantum physics that transforms our understanding of the universe and its boundless possibilities with clarity, wonder and humour. \u003ci\u003eWhy Nobody Understands Quantum Physics\u003c\/i\u003e is a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind - simplifying without diluting and enlightening without overwhelming. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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' -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Verstraete,Céline Broeckaert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MacMillan UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.12w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035065844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Verstraete\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCéline Broeckaert\u003c\/b\u003e is a Romance languages scholar, playwright and author. She co-founded Filmpact, the first impact organization in Belgium, which uses documentary film as a tool for social change and ecological awareness.","brand":"Frank Verstraete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47893103182052,"sku":"9781035065844","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781035065844.jpg?v=1777374970","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/why-nobody-understands-quantum-physics-the-story-of-the-science-that-shapes-our-world-frank-verstraete-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}