particles (nuclear physics)

"An accelerator physicist's fascinating journey through the experiments that uncovered the nature of matter and made the modern world. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, many scientists believed that the project of physics was nearly complete, that there was little left to explore. But as the new century dawned, scientists with the drive to deepen their understanding began looking ever more closely at the atom, and as a result of their remarkable discoveries, physics-and the world around us-would never again be the same. When the cathode ray tube revealed the secret of X-rays, physics immediately proved itself to be a source of enormous technological innovation, enabling life-saving medical equipment, safer building construction, and stronger security measures. And with every discovery since, our expanded knowledge of the infinitesimal has also brought a corresponding change in technology"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics"--Provided by publisher.

A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics.

This book simplifies the difficult concept of the Higgs mechanism through analogies to everyday experiences as well as pictures, diagrams, and intuitive explanations.

"This book brings the impossibly small world of particle physics to life, taking readers on a guided journey through the subatomic world. With maps to help "guide" the reader through "Atom Land" along the way, as they learn about "electron ports," "boson continents," "hadron islands," and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Construct every element in the Universe using a box of LEGO and this book! A[n] . . . exploration of the building blocks that make up our Universe, 'Particle Physics Brick by Brick' illustrates and illuminates the twelve core building block particles and the forces that act upon them to create the world as we know it. Starting with the Big Bang and ending with the Higgs boson particle and the future beyond, this is a comprehensive and . . . visual guide to quantum physics"--Back cover.

Explore the history of the discovery and the properties of the quark, one of the most basic constituents of matter.

Examines the discovery of the Higgs boson, how it changed science, and the importance of the Large Hadron Collider.

"Nick and Sophie, two cousins from the United States, visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research and learn about the Large Hadron Collider. Throughout their tour, they chat about the mysteries of particle physics and the building blocks of matter"--Provided by publisher.