Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics : And Everyone Needs to Know Something About It

The International Bestseller'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'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Professor Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling co-author of The Science of DiscworldQuantum 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 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. Their book will reveal:How symmetry governs the universe. The unto