The Magic of Physics. How to control the secret forces of matter, create substances from the quantum world.

Imagine having a crystal that starts glowing at your command - that is certainly magic, and you are undoubtedly a wizard. However, this is not just a game of imagination: you constantly use such spells in life. The modern name for this sorcery is condensed matter physics. It studies the world around us - the states of matter and how they emerge from the quantum world. Thanks to this practical magic, we can create lasers that cut through solid metals, trains that float in the air, and crystals that illuminate our homes. This is one of the most closely guarded secrets of science, although a third of all physicists work in this field, its history has never been told. Let Oxford scientist Felix Flicker introduce you to the magic of condensed matter physics. In this journey, you will discover cunning spells that summon crystals from chaos and create new particles that have never existed before. 'The Magic of Physics' will revolutionize your understanding of physics and reality, you will never look at the world the same way again. 'The world is already telling you its spells, the purpose of this book is to help you hear them.' Felix Flicker