Jon Butterworth
Smashing Physics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472210333
- author:
- Jon Butterworth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Headline
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 14.4 x 2.3 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Physics, Particle & High-Energy Physics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Smashing Physics by Jon Butterworth is an inside account of the hunt for the Higgs boson, one of the most significant scientific discoveries in recent history. This book tells the story of incredible collaboration, technological innovation and groundbreaking science that led to the discovery of this fundamental particle. The story takes you from the cutting edge of modern scientific thinking to the reality of life in an underground bunker. You'll learn about the largest experiment ever run, the ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, and how they uncovered a new understanding of the laws of nature. With a working knowledge of the new physics, this book provides a unique perspective on what it means to be part of a scientific revolution. By reading Smashing Physics, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Higgs boson and its significance in modern physics.
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