{"product_id":"exploring-fundamental-particles-lincoln-wolfenstein-9781439836125","title":"Exploring Fundamental Particles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe search for the elementary constituents of the physical universe and the interactions between them has transformed over time and continues to evolve today, as we seek answers to questions about the existence of stars, galaxies, and humankind. Integrating both theoretical and experimental work, \u003cstrong\u003eExploring Fundamental Particles\u003c\/strong\u003e traces the development of this fascinating field, from the discoveries of Newton, Fermi, and Feynman to the detection of CP violation and neutrinos to the quest to observe the Higgs boson and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Accessible yet In-Depth Account of How Fundamental Particles Shape Our World\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book first examines the experiments and theoretical ideas that gave rise to the standard model. It discusses special relativity, angular momentum, spin, the Dirac electron, quantum field theory, Feynman diagrams, Pauli's neutrino, Fermi's weak interaction, Yukawa's pion, the muon neutrino, quarks, leptons, and flavor symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors then explain the violation of the symmetry between matter and antimatter, known as CP violation. They cover the discoveries of CP violation in the decays of kaons and B mesons as well as future experiments that could detect possible CP violation beyond the standard model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the next part, the authors present experimental results involving the once-mysterious neutrino. They explore the evidence that neutrinos have mass, new neutrino experiments in various countries, and the potential of neutrino astronomy to offer a new perspective on stars and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final section focuses on the one undetected particle of the standard model: the Higgs boson. The authors review the experiments that established important constraints on the mass of the Higgs particle. They also highlight recent experiments of the Tevatron particle accelerator at Fermilab, along with the near future impact of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN and the longer term impact of the International Linear Collider (ILC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Foundation for New Discoveries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear picture of the historic breakthroughs and latest findings in the particle physics community, this book guides you through the theories and experiments surrounding fundamental particles and the main forces between them. It sets the stage for the next transformation in modern science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lincoln Wolfenstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439836124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439836125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011 pg. 293","brand":"Lincoln Wolfenstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088271552767,"sku":"9781439836125","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6840f9af-749d-436d-b7d4-16ffa329e96f.jpg?v=1769103981","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exploring-fundamental-particles-lincoln-wolfenstein-9781439836125","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}