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Author:
Baggott, J. E., author.
Title:
Higgs : the invention and discovery of the 'God particle' / Jim Baggott.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
xxi, 279 pages ; 20 cm
Subject:
Higgs bosons--Popular works.
Particles (Nuclear physics)--Popular works.
Standard model (Nuclear physics)--Popular works.
Higgs bosons.
Particles (Nuclear physics)
Standard model (Nuclear physics)
Popular works.
Notes:
Originally published: 2012. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Prologue: Form and substance -- pt. 1. Invention -- The poetry of logical ideas -- Not a sufficient excuse -- People will be very stupid about it -- Applying the right ideas to the wrong problem -- I can do that -- pt. 2. Discovery -- Alternating neutral currents -- They must be Ws -- Throw deep -- A fantastic moment -- The Shakespeare question -- Epilogue: The construction of mass.
Summary:
Relates the history of the search for the Higgs boson, also known as the "God" particle.
ISBN:
0199679576
9780199679577
OCLC:
(OCoLC)892039315
Locations:
SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

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