Recommendations for pop Physics books

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The discussion centers on recommendations for popular physics books that provide insights into the history and contributions of key scientists, particularly in the fields of electromagnetism (E&M) and quantum mechanics (QM). The original poster seeks accessible literature that avoids heavy technical jargon while still offering informative content about figures like Maxwell and Faraday. Several titles are mentioned, including links to Amazon listings, suggesting a mix of books that cover both E&M and QM topics. The community emphasizes the importance of finding engaging reads that balance educational value with readability, encouraging exploration of both physics and chemistry literature.
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Recommendations for "pop" Physics books

Just looking for something to break up the Math/Physics studying. I haven't read many pop Physics books so I'm a bit lost, from what I heard there are some bad ones out there. I don't want anything too technical, just something where I can learn about the scientists and the work.

I specifically want something with E&M's history and those guys. Maxwell, Faraday, etc.

Or if there's any QM or maybe even Chemistry books that are good too.

Thanks
 
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