Close, Frank (Emeritus Professor of Physics, Emeritus Professor
Charge: Why Does Gravity Rule?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198885054
- author:
- Close, Frank (Emeritus Professor of Physics, Emeritus Professor
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Quantum Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Frank Close explores the fundamental particles and forces that underpin our understanding of the universe, delving into the mystery of why matter remains neutral. From the electrostatic charge of amber and the pull of the lodestone, to the devastating power of lightning and the discovery of the positively charged nucleus at the heart of atoms, Close examines the intricate web of forces that shape our world.
At the heart of this puzzle lies the question of why the charges of the proton and electron are equal, despite the proton being much larger and composed of three quarks. This is one of the deepest unresolved puzzles of fundamental physics, and Close takes us on a journey into the quantum subatomic world of particles to explore the clues we have.
Through his investigation, Close sheds light on the driving force behind the forces of nature, revealing the intricate relationships between the fundamental particles and forces that govern our universe.
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