★One hundred years ago, a revolution began that would forever change our history. This book traces the birth of quantum physics through the lens of both history and science, with a special focus on the extraordinary and still little-known figure of De Broglie.
★The author, Leonardo Colletti, brings robust qualifications with a dual background in physics and philosophy.

It has been 100 years since the beginning of the quantum revolution. To celebrate this milestone, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Onde di materia recounts the origins of this pivotal turning point in physics, which took place between 1924 and 1925, when an unknown French prince intuited the wave nature of matter, thus laying the foundations of quantum mechanics. More than just a popular science essay, this book offers a reflection on knowledge and our perception of reality through the figure of Louis de Broglie, whose genius and impact on modern physics are thoroughly explored. History and science merge in a clear and compelling narrative, revealing how great revolutions in thought arise from the courage to challenge certainties.

Leonardo Colletti
Leonardo Colletti holds degrees in physics and philosophy, as well as a Ph.D. in theoretical physics. He is a high school teacher and a contract professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He has conducted research at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and is a member of the American Physical Society.