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The Telescope In The Ice: Inventing A New Astronomy At The South Pole
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Alan Lightman: A Masterpiece Of Storytelling, Bringing To Life In Rich Detail Not Only The World Of Science But Also The Men And Women Who Inhabit That World.George Musser, Author Of Spooky Action At A Distance: If You Want To Know How Science Really Works, This Is Your Book.Sheldon Lee Glashow, 1979 Nobel Laureate In Physics: A Pageturning Chronicle Of The Decadeslong Struggle By Hundreds Of Physicists And Engineers To Create A Frontier Laboratory For The Pursuit Of The New Discipline Of Neutrino Astronomy.The Telescope In The Ice Is About The Building Of Icecube, Which Scientific American Has Called The Weirdest Of The Seven Wonders Of Modern Astronomy. It'S The Inside Story Of The People Who Built The Instrument, The Mistakes They Made, The Blind Alleys They Went Down, The Solutions They Found, Their Conflicts, And Their Teamwork. It'S A Success Story.Located At The U. S. Amundsenscott Research Station At The Geographic South Pole, Icecube Is Unlike Most Telescopes In That It Is Not Designed To Detect Light. It Employs A Cubic Kilometer Of Diamondclear Ice, More Than A Mile Beneath The Surface, To Detect An Elementary Particle Known As The Neutrino. In 2010, It Detected The First Extraterrestrial Highenergy Neutrinos And Thus Gave Birth To A New Field Of Astronomy.Aside From Being A Telescope, Icecube Is The Largest Particle Physics Detector Ever Built. Its Scientific Goals Span Not Only Astrophysics And Cosmology But Also Pure Particle Physics. And Since The Neutrino Is One Of The Strangest And Least Understood Of The Known Elementary Particles, This Is Fertile Ground. Neutrino Physics Is Perhaps The Most Active Field In Particle Physics Today, And Icecube Is At This Forefront.This Book Is Mainly About People And The Thrill Of The Chase: The Struggle To Understand The Neutrino Ever Since It Was Invented By The Extraordinary Wolfgang Pauli In 1930, The Early Researchers Who Helped Understand It, The Strange Things It Taught Them About The Nature Of Space And Time, And The Pioneers And Inventors Of Neutrino Astronomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Telescope in the Ice' about? A: 'The Telescope in the Ice' details the construction of the IceCube project at the South Pole, focusing on the challenges and achievements of the scientists and engineers involved in developing a neutrino observatory.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Mark Bowen, who provides an in-depth look at the people and processes behind the IceCube project.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of neutrino astronomy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Telescope in the Ice' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 14, 2017.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in astronomy? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both beginners and those familiar with astronomy.
- Q: What scientific concepts are covered in the book? A: The book covers various scientific concepts related to neutrino physics, astrophysics, and the historical context of neutrino discovery.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for scientific studies? A: Yes, it can serve as a reference for understanding the development of neutrino astronomy and the IceCube project.
- Q: What makes IceCube unique compared to traditional telescopes? A: IceCube is unique because it uses a cubic kilometer of ice to detect neutrinos, rather than light, offering a new avenue for astronomical research.
- Q: Are there any accolades or reviews mentioned for this book? A: Yes, notable figures like Alan Lightman and Sheldon Lee Glashow have praised the book, highlighting its storytelling and insights into scientific collaboration.