PHYSICS, PLAIN and SIMPLE
Septuagenarian CERN scientist takes to storytelling to explain the universe in everyday words, Li Yingxue reports.
Written in clear, engaging language, the book traces the arc from ancient Greek atomic theory to today's Standard Model of particle physics. It's part physics textbook, part history of science, and part personal manifesto — a reminder that even if final answers remain out of reach, the search must continue.
For Qian, science has never been just a career; it is a lifelong pursuit of wonder. Through his latest endeavor, he invites the next generation to share in that sense of awe, to follow curiosity wherever it leads.
Through his writing and daily work, he invites a new generation to join in that pursuit. His quiet perseverance and passion reflect the soul of a scientist: the road may be long, and the answers elusive, but the search never stops.
