Particle physics :
Close, F. E.
Particle physics : a very short introduction / Frank E. Close. - First Edition - 148 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions 109. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132).
1 Journey to the centre of the universe -- 2 How big and small are big and small? -- 3 How we learn what things are made of, and what we found -- 4 The heart of the matter -- 5 Accelerators : cosmic and manmade -- 6 Detectors : cameras and time machines -- 7 The forces of Nature -- 8 Exotic matter (and antimatter) -- 9 Where has matter come from? -- 10 Questions for the 21st century.
An introduction to the fundamental constituents of the universe. Beginning with a guide to what matter is made of and how it evolved, the author goes on to describe the techniques used to study it. He discusses quarks, electrons, and the neutrino, exotic matter, and antimatter. He also investigates the forces of nature, accelerators, and more.
0192804340 (pbk.) 9780192804341
2004049295
Particles (Nuclear physics)--Popular works.
Física nuclear--Obras populares.
QC778 / .C56 2004
539.72
Particle physics : a very short introduction / Frank E. Close. - First Edition - 148 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions 109. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132).
1 Journey to the centre of the universe -- 2 How big and small are big and small? -- 3 How we learn what things are made of, and what we found -- 4 The heart of the matter -- 5 Accelerators : cosmic and manmade -- 6 Detectors : cameras and time machines -- 7 The forces of Nature -- 8 Exotic matter (and antimatter) -- 9 Where has matter come from? -- 10 Questions for the 21st century.
An introduction to the fundamental constituents of the universe. Beginning with a guide to what matter is made of and how it evolved, the author goes on to describe the techniques used to study it. He discusses quarks, electrons, and the neutrino, exotic matter, and antimatter. He also investigates the forces of nature, accelerators, and more.
0192804340 (pbk.) 9780192804341
2004049295
Particles (Nuclear physics)--Popular works.
Física nuclear--Obras populares.
QC778 / .C56 2004
539.72