Franklin Potter

FRANKLIN POTTER is a retired physicist whose co-authored book Mad About Physics has been translated into seven languages and was in its tenth reprinting as of 2013. His recent books include Mad About Modern Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities and Mad About Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities.

Potter holds a B.S. from Caltech and a Ph.D. in physics from Texas Tech University, and served as Associate Specialist in Physics at the University of California at Irvine.

When not writing, Potter continues to conduct research and consult in physics education. His books reflect that ongoing engagement, exploring braintwisters, paradoxes, and curiosities drawn from elementary particle physics and cosmology.

Franklin Potter’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.

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