CERN and the Higgs Boson
the global quest for the building blocks of reality
$29.03
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
4 October 2018
Summary
Unveiling the Higgs Boson: A Journey Through CERN and Particle Physics
The Higgs boson, a fundamental particle of immense importance, propelled CERN into the limelight. But what exactly is it, why does it matter, and what is CERN’s role?
This book delves into the fascinating story of particle physics, tracing its roots from the ancient Greek atomists to the groundbreaking discoveries that led to the creation of CERN. Founded by visionaries seeking to unite Europe th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785783920 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785783920 |
| Series: | Hot Science |
| Author: | James Gillies |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Imprint: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 4 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 157g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 13mm |
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About The Author
James Gillies
James Gillies is a member of the Strategic Planning and Evaluation unit at CERN. He was Head of the Organization’s communications group from 2003 to 2015, and is co-author of How the Web was Born, a history of the Internet published in 2000 and described by the Times as being among the year’s ten best books for inquisitive minds.
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