nuclear physics

Traces the search leading to the discovery of the smallest bits of matter, pieces too small to be subdivided, and discusses recent developments in the field of particle physics, or study of the invisible microworld of elementary particles.

Explains the evolution and present state of particle physics to the general reader.

Offers a comprehensive overview of modern particle physics and how they make the universe work, describing some of the greatest discoveries in twentieth-century science, profiling prominent physics personalities, and definitions of common terms and phrases.

Provides a survey of particle physics, including an explication of the standard theory, its experimental foundations, and its implications for understanding how our universe works.

Introduces atoms, the tiny particles which make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.

Discusses the theories advanced over the past several hundred years explaining the nature of the universe.

Discusses the search for the ultimate individual parts of matter, including the discoveries of the atom, the electron, the antiparticles, and the quark.

Explores scientific advancements made through observations, theories, and tests in physics; discussing topics such as nuclear and particle physics, quantum mechanics, relativity, and cosmology. Includes photographs, illustrations, a list of resources, a periodic table of the elements, and an index.

Chronicles the life and work of Richard Feynman, an influential scientist who developed the theory of quantum electrodynamics. Includes black-and-white photographs, line illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, Internet links, further reading, and an index.

Provides an overview of how atoms are split, describing the processes used, the reasons scientists need to split an atom, and the process of creating atomic energy.