Bob Toben

I have no idea how accurate this little book is, as it's quite a few years old now, but I found it a lucid and thought-provoking introduction to quantum physics. Bob Toben's cartoons and captions provide a great visual basis for further quantum physics study, and while their concepts may be a little oversimplified for artistic purposes, each image corresponds to at least one, and sometimes several, explanatory notes. There, Fred Alan Wolfe, Ph.D. draws out some of the more essential points of quantum theory, clearly and concisely outlining the concepts without bogging down in miles---or light years---of scientific detail.… (más)

This book tries explaining Space-time and theoretical physics in an unorthodox way: with drawings. The drawings attempt to explain a topic or idea. Each drawing has a letter at the bottom, and that letter corresponds to a short essay on a topic located in the back of the book, written by Fred Alan Wolf. Some of the drawings have multiple letters, meaning ideas from multiple essays are being used. The essays really help out. Many of the drawings make no real sense until you read the essay and return to the drawing. Even then, a few of them just don't really click; maybe it was just me.… (más)