Quantum Man

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“Such a charismatic figure deserves a charismatic, knowledgeable, and literate physicist as his warts-and-all biographer. Lawrence Krauss fits the bill admirably and rises to the challenge with style, panache, and deep understanding.”

“Lawrence Krauss’ wonderful biography manages to combine a rolling narrative with a crystal clear explanation of Richard Feynman’s science. Its lively descriptions make both electromagnetism and quantum mechanics fun, while Krauss’ personal reflections on his subject add a new level of insight into the man and his scientific legacy. Quantum Man is a masterpiece.”

“A lively and engrossing biography of a lively and engrossing man. Krauss recounts the life and ideas of one of the century’s greatest scientist with a deep understanding of both the physics and the man, presented with great lucidity and charm.”

“Seamlessly entwining colorful episodes of physics’ most ‘curious character’ with wonderfully clear descriptions of Feynman’s penetrating breakthroughs in quantum theory, Krauss’ account is both entertaining and masterly. A great read.”

“Feynman’s ‘sum over paths’ approach, expressed in the lines and squiggles of what became known as Feynman diagrams, opened up a more intuitive understanding of the subatomic realm…Other good books give a feel for this and Feynman’s later accomplishments. But I understood it all better after watching over the shoulder of Krauss the physicist as he worked his way through the Feynman oeuvre—not the stories of fast times in Rio, but the scientific papers.”

“Krauss excels in his ability, like Feynman himself, to make complicated physics comprehensible…This book is highly recommended for readers who want to get to know one of the preeminent scientists of the twentieth century.”

“Nothing beats hearing an enthusiast in any field speak on a subject that captivates him—particularly on one this flat-out captivating.”

“Krauss, both author and narrator, speaks in tones reminiscent of a dedicated and admiring university professor. This is not a drawback, since the audience for this work may have spent hours in college classrooms and would expect the reader to approach this in a serious manner.”

“There is a lot of science here, but theoretical physicist Krauss, author of the popular The Physics of Star Trek, explains it clearly and succinctly…The book isn’t intended to replace earlier books about Feynman…but is an excellent supplement to them.”

“Engaging…Krauss explains scientific material in a clear, lively style that would have earned Feynman’s approval…A worthy addition to the Feynman shelf.”

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