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# QED - The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Penguin Press Science)

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Review: As good an explanation as you could ever hope to find - I've read quite a few physics book, in particular a few introducing quantum mechanics. Whilst the subject never fails to enthrall me, I've found that authors' explanations can sometimes be long winded and dreary (e.g. Brian Cox - The Quantum Universe), however this book manages to maintain interest for the whole length. Whether it be the relatively short size or Feynman's witty and conscientiously explanatory writing style, this book manages to do two things: educate the reader quite a lot about particle physics and quantum theory, and also be highly entertaining, even amusing at times - this is something I have never observed in a physics book before. This collection of lectures defies its age, and if you are an amateur who wants to learn and also to be mildly entertained, them you need look no further.
Review: Good book for anyone interested in quantum physics - A very thought-provoking book about quantum mechanics and in particular the theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) as it was understood in the 1960-80s. Since then some ideas have moved on such as how elementary particles get their mass - now explained by the Higgs field. But this should not distract from the central theme of the book how to explain in simple terms the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics. Good job that Feynman had a brilliant sense of humour since nature is so absurd we can never fully understand it - light does not always travel in straight lines, or is even limited to the speed of light.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0140125051 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 34,186 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 38 in Electronics & Communications Engineering 195 in Popular Science Physics 1,753 in Scientific, Technical & Medical |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (684) |
| Dimensions  | 19.8 x 1 x 12.9 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9780140125054 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140125054 |
| Item weight  | 137 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 164 pages |
| Publication date  | 29 Mar. 1990 |
| Publisher  | Penguin |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As good an explanation as you could ever hope to find
*by C***8 on 13 August 2013*

I've read quite a few physics book, in particular a few introducing quantum mechanics. Whilst the subject never fails to enthrall me, I've found that authors' explanations can sometimes be long winded and dreary (e.g. Brian Cox - The Quantum Universe), however this book manages to maintain interest for the whole length. Whether it be the relatively short size or Feynman's witty and conscientiously explanatory writing style, this book manages to do two things: educate the reader quite a lot about particle physics and quantum theory, and also be highly entertaining, even amusing at times - this is something I have never observed in a physics book before. This collection of lectures defies its age, and if you are an amateur who wants to learn and also to be mildly entertained, them you need look no further.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for anyone interested in quantum physics
*by P***D on 29 March 2022*

A very thought-provoking book about quantum mechanics and in particular the theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) as it was understood in the 1960-80s. Since then some ideas have moved on such as how elementary particles get their mass - now explained by the Higgs field. But this should not distract from the central theme of the book how to explain in simple terms the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics. Good job that Feynman had a brilliant sense of humour since nature is so absurd we can never fully understand it - light does not always travel in straight lines, or is even limited to the speed of light.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ in particular his metaphor of light as a stream of photons being like rain drops - light drops
*by P***E on 4 May 2017*

A challenging, stimulating and fascinating book. Feynman's understanding of the scientific endevour in general and his grasp of detail are impressive. He also avoids the high flown speculations you often get with modern physics and which are really nothing whatever to do with science. I've read and reread this book and I'm still fascinated by his approach, in particular his metaphor of light as a stream of photons being like rain drops - light drops, if you will. I turn this over in my mind often. The book repays with interest the reflection you need to provide to absorb it. The material world behind the facile explanations of media pseudoscience is deeply mysterious and he manages to convey that sense of mystery while at the same time making the phenomena of light, to a degree, intelligible. A highly thought provoking book which I can highly recommend.

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