Bibliograph

Particle physics, a very short introduction, Frank Close

Type

Label

Particle physics, a very short introduction, Frank Close

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Particle physics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54865414

Responsibility statement

Frank Close

Series statement

Very short introductions, 109

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

In this compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe, Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino. He also investigates the forces of nature, accelerators and detectors, and the intriguing future of particle physics. This book is essential reading for general readers interested in popular science, students of physics, and scientists at all levels

Table Of Contents

Journey to the centre of the universe -- How big and small are big and small? -- How we learn what things are made of, and what we found -- The heart of the matter -- Accelerators : cosmic and manmade -- Detectors : cameras and time machines -- The forces of Nature -- Exotic matter (and antimatter) -- Where has matter come from? -- Questions for the 21st century

Target audience

adult

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