Particle physics : an introduction /

This book is designed as a brief introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe. Numerous examples, figures, and simple explanations enable general readers and physics students to understand complex concepts related to the universe. Selected topics include atoms, q...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Purdy, Robert (Lecturer in Physics) (Author)
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dulles, Virginia : Mercury Learning and Information, [2018]
Series:Essentials of physics series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book is designed as a brief introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe. Numerous examples, figures, and simple explanations enable general readers and physics students to understand complex concepts related to the universe. Selected topics include atoms, quarks, accelerators, detectors, colliders, string theory, and more.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 418 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 405-407) and index.
ISBN:9781523120260
1523120266