Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction

"John Polkinghorne has brought to life that most mysterious and perplexing of revolutions in understanding and has made its mysteries accessible."
– Peter Atkins, University of Oxford

"John Polkinghorne has produced an excellent piece of work. [...] Many authors of "popular" books on modern physics have the regrettable habit of mixing science fact with science fiction. Polkinghorne never does that: he always allows the truth to stand by itself and show its own fascination. [...] I think that this is an excellent contribution to the literature on quantum theory for a general audience."
– Chris Isham, Imperial College, London

"This splendid book explains both the triumph and the mystery that is quantum theory. It is a triumph because of its towering mathematical structure, and amazing empirical accuracy. It is a mystery because of the conundrums about how to interpret it. John Polkinghorne, himself a distinguished quantum physicist, is a sure guide to all of this: he celebrates the successes of the theory, and shows unfailingly good judgement about the conundrums."
– Jeremy Butterfield, University of Oxford