Quantum

Listener Reviews

1. 5.0(1)

   excellent introduction

   an excellent introduction to a complex and profoundly important scientific domain. also an engaging performance by the narrator.

   Kaylyn Hebert · October 9, 2024

2. 5.0(1)

   I loved it. when I learned to use the rewind 30s

   I loved it. when I learned to use the rewind 30s. not because of the narrator. just because it the complexity, my lack of understanding the subject or being sure to understand it all.

   Tania Garland · August 20, 2023

3. 5.0(1)

   So far so good. It's not going to let down.

   Covering the basics and keeping it technical. Do not dive into this thinking you're going to know it all. Though it does start at the beginning if you don't have a grasp on the standard model good luck.

   rosemarie · May 2, 2022

4. 5.0(1)

   Excellent Read

   Thoroughly enjoyed the writer's ability to translate complex ideas to a layman reader that only dabbles in the realm of the inconceivable small atoms.

   Princess Haines · March 31, 2021

5. 5.0(1)

   The fascinating world of the quantum

   So many books about quantum physics but no one ever explains it, they only describe the science. In a typically captivating Al-Khalili style, even that that cannot be understood is explained easily. "Those who think they understand quantum science, don't understand quantum science" don't ask why, just do the math that works. The author explains why quantum science is so accurate yet defies intuition and any type of reason. Most scientists in this field only care that the science works. Why quantum physics works in the way it does is something they usually run away from, and for good reason. It makes no sense and defies logic. Great author, great book, highly recommended for those that still don't understand why we don't understand the quantum world.

   suzmom · May 18, 2020

6. 3.0(1)

   Not for beginners

   I was going to give it one star but that would not have been fair to the author or to the publisher. The reason I was going to give a low score was because the book was way over my head and again that's not the author's fault, but also the accent by the reader made it harder to understand and comprehend because it was distracting.

   Sabrina Tran · August 30, 2019

7. 5.0(1)

   Great information. What more is known today?

   This is information that anyone with a true interest in physics and chemistry should understand.

   Kennedy Stevenson · March 13, 2019

8. 5.0(1)

   best layman's guide to the quantum wirls

   great metaphors, author does not condescend and makes the material accessible. looking forward to learning more on the subject after this

   Daniela Walls · March 13, 2019