The Electron
A Biography
$43.69
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
4 June 2026
Summary
As a fundamental particle, the electron is central to an understanding of the nature of matter. All of chemistry is dependent on the interaction of electrons on the outside of atoms. But the electron has also become increasingly central to our lives, first through the deployment of electricity and then as the essential driving force of electronics, with all its quantum subtlety. We spend our entire lives now bathed in the electron’s output, whether we are simply turning on a light, looking at…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837733323 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1837733325 |
| Author: | Brian Clegg |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Imprint: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 510g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 153mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
A treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world’s most versatile fundamental building block. * Marcus Chown, author of A Crack in Everything *
In this dazzling biography, Brian Clegg traces the extraordinary story of the infinitesimal particle that underpins all matter, all chemistry, and every nerve impulse, heartbeat, and thought. In 34 brisk, brilliantly crafted chapters, he sweeps through centuries of discovery: essential reading for our electrified age. * Roger Highfield, Science Director of the Science Museum *
Brian Clegg traces the story of the electron from its prehistory in early electrostatics to the heights of quantum electrodynamics with impressive clarity and sweep. This is a richly informative, non-mathematical exploration - replete with character sketches and anecdotes of key figures - that makes an extraordinary scientific journey both accessible and illuminating. * Dame Mary Archer *
Electrifying. The world is run by electrons and Brian Clegg expertly takes us on a fascinating journey of the physics and people who pioneered our understanding of a particle that is so crucial to everyday life. * Michael Banks, Institute of Physics *
Brian Clegg
Brian Clegg is a popular science writer. His books Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity were both longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He has written for publications including Nature, The Times, and BBC Focus.
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