PHYSICS, PLAIN and SIMPLE

Qian attends a book event in Shenyang, Liaoning province. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Song Tianliang, the book's editor, describes it as deceptively accessible. "At first glance, it might appear dense or daunting, but in fact, it reads lightly and easily," Song says.

"Its structure mirrors the arc of humanity's pursuit to understand the essence of the world, from atoms to quarks. The book is not only a guide to physics knowledge, but also a history of science. One by one, the great scientists appear, connecting threads of discovery in a lively and engaging way."