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The Particle Odyssey: A Journey To The Heart Of Matter,New
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Boasting More Than Three Hundred Illustrations, The Majority In Full Color, The Particle Odyssey Takes Us On An Exhilarating Tour Of The Subatomic World.The Pictures Here Are Truly Marvelousover 100 Of The Best Images Ever Taken Of Particle 'Events'Mysterious, Abstract, Often Beautiful Photographs Of The Tracks Of Subatomic Particles As They Speed, Curve, Dance, Or Explode Through Cloud And Bubble Chambers, Stacks Of Photographic Emulsion, And Giant Multielement Detectors. There Are Illustrations Of Spiraling Electrons, The Telltale 'Vees' Of Strange Particles, Matter And Antimatter Born From Raw Energy, Energetic Jets Of Particles Spraying Out From The Decay Points Of Quarks And Gluons. Complementing The Illustrations Is A Vividly Written Account Of The Key Experiments And Fundamental Discoveries That Have Led To Our Current Understanding Of The Nature Of The Universe. There Are Individual Portraits Of All The Major Subatomic Particles, From The Electron To The Newly Discovered Top Quark. The Authors Describe The History Of Experimental Particle Physics: Its Origins In The Discovery Of Xrays In 1895; The Dissection Of The Atom By Rutherford And Others; The Unexpected Revelations Of The Cosmic Rays; The Discovery Of Quarks And The Rise Of The 'Standard Model' In The Last Part Of The 20Th Century. And They Also Look At The Great Questions That Face Physicists Todaywhere Did Antimatter Go? What Is Dark Matter? Can There Be A Theory Of Everything?A Perfect Gift For Science Buffs, The Particle Odyssey Will Enthrall Everyone Eager For A Glimpse Into The Previously Unknown The World Of The Atom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Particle Odyssey'? A: The main topic of 'The Particle Odyssey' is the exploration of subatomic particles and the fundamental aspects of particle physics, illustrated through over three hundred images.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Particle Odyssey'? A: The author of 'The Particle Odyssey' is Frank Close.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book features more than three hundred illustrations, primarily in full color, including over one hundred images of particle events and phenomena.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Particle Odyssey' have? A: The book contains 246 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Particle Odyssey' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Particle Odyssey' published? A: 'The Particle Odyssey' was published on September 19, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable as a gift for science enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'The Particle Odyssey' is a perfect gift for science buffs and anyone interested in learning about the subatomic world.
- Q: Does the book cover modern topics in particle physics? A: Yes, the book discusses contemporary questions in particle physics, including dark matter and the nature of antimatter.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 'New Edition 2002'.