I like adult sci-fiction about space and particularly 1st contact. This is not a run of the of mill story of space invaders or exploring strange new worlds. I found the book to be very enjoyable while certainly simulating the imagination.
Quantum Space is a mind-bending ride; one that demands just as much from its reader as it gives. Phillips begins the book solidly in the real world, incorporating scientific concepts such as the standard model, string theory, and particle acceleration.
With the aid of a few helpful illustrations, Phillips does a fairly good job explaining these concepts in a way that a non-scientist can understand. That said, there were certainly chapters that required pause for consideration, and it took some time to sink in. The book is a mystery about the disappearance of three astronauts from a sealed re-entry capsule. Phillips leads the reader from pure science of Quantum Physics to compression of space, to first contact with an alien life form, all in search of the missing astronauts.
Quantum Space is above all, a sci-fi mystery, filled with insightful discoveries, and delightful surprises. It takes a few chapters to build momentum, but once it does, it grabs you and does not let go. Phillips expounds on provable and theoretical scientific concepts, then takes them to the next level, bringing readers to a world that puts the galaxy at their doorstep. It may require a bit more mental energy than a purely pleasure novel, but those who put in the effort will be greatly rewarded with a believable sense of awe and wonder.
Quantum Space which is available both as a book and an audiobook is the first book in a three book trilogy. I would recommended it to anyone who likes adult space sci-fi.
Quantum Space is a mind-bending ride; one that demands just as much from its reader as it gives. Phillips begins the book solidly in the real world, incorporating scientific concepts such as the standard model, string theory, and particle acceleration.
With the aid of a few helpful illustrations, Phillips does a fairly good job explaining these concepts in a way that a non-scientist can understand. That said, there were certainly chapters that required pause for consideration, and it took some time to sink in. The book is a mystery about the disappearance of three astronauts from a sealed re-entry capsule. Phillips leads the reader from pure science of Quantum Physics to compression of space, to first contact with an alien life form, all in search of the missing astronauts.
Quantum Space is above all, a sci-fi mystery, filled with insightful discoveries, and delightful surprises. It takes a few chapters to build momentum, but once it does, it grabs you and does not let go. Phillips expounds on provable and theoretical scientific concepts, then takes them to the next level, bringing readers to a world that puts the galaxy at their doorstep. It may require a bit more mental energy than a purely pleasure novel, but those who put in the effort will be greatly rewarded with a believable sense of awe and wonder.
Quantum Space which is available both as a book and an audiobook is the first book in a three book trilogy. I would recommended it to anyone who likes adult space sci-fi.
