Discovering Quarks

‘George Zweig has been deeply involved with progress made in the science of subatomic particles. He reports on the way this understanding has come about, and the impact made by the most influential characters in the field. The author interlaces his narrative with various wise lessons, which makes the book highly interesting also for young researchers to read. Not all lessons are recounted out loud, some stay between the lines. Find them, and use them, is my advice.’ Gerard ’t Hooft, Utrecht University, Netherlands‘Three priceless portraits of pioneers in particle physics. This is a delight to read, abounding in detail never seen elsewhere, for the expert and the historian alike.’ Jonathan L. Rosner, University of Chicago, USA

George Zweig discovered quarks, increased our understanding of the inner ear, and invented algorithms for signal and image processing. He received a MacArthur Fellowship the first year it was awarded, the Caltech Distinguished Alumnus Award, and the J. J. Sakurai Prize of the American Physical Society. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.