Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern particle physics accessible to anyone with a true passion for wanting to know how the universe works. We are introduced to the known particles of the world we live in. An elegant explanation of quantum mechanics and relativity paves the way for an understanding of the laws that govern particle physics. These laws are put into action in the world of accelerators, colliders and detectros found at institutions such as CERN and Fermilab that are in the forefront of technical innovation. Real world and theory meet using Feynman diagrams to solve the problems of infinities and deduce the need for the Higgs boson.
SYNOPSIS
Nobel Laureate physicist Veltman (emeritus, U. of Michigan-Ann Arbor) discusses in lay terms such features of elementary particles as the standard model, detection, the CERN neutrino experiment, and quantum chromodynamics. He does not assume any background in the mathematical methods of quantum mechanics, so leaves out the equations and hopes readers will trust him. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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