Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries

A fun and fascinating introduction to quantum physics and the mysteries of our universe from astrophysicist and STEM ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith.

All things in the universe are governed by the laws of science – but what happens when nature acts in unexpected ways? Why does the bizarre behaviour of tiny particles in the quantum world bamboozle us? How can objects on opposite sides of the universe be connected?

Come on a journey to meet the invisible forces that guide everything from the smallest atom to the shape of the cosmos. Blow your mind with theories of space and time. Travel through the galaxies to discover black holes, gravitational waves and so much more with award-winning astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith.

With fantastic illustrations by Aidan Ryan, Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries reminds us that the scientific truth is often stranger than fiction.

About the Author

Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astronomer and former Australian Government Ambassador for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She is the author of The Secret Life of Stars, Little Book, BIG Universe, Aliens and Other Worlds, When Galaxies Collide, Under the Stars and The Universal Guide to the Night Sky. Lisa has an upcoming Australian TV series with World Scientific about children’s adventures in space. Aidan Ryan is an illustrator, graphic designer and all-round creative living in Naarm (Melbourne). He uses distinctively simple lines paired with strong colours, allowing the ideas behind his work to speak loud and clear.