Martinus Veltman pb book Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics NEW

Description: Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics by M. G. Veltman, Published by World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore, 2003,2003 Edition,Paperback Book, 340 Pages, in English Language, "Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics 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 detectors 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. Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics offers an incredible insight from an eyewitness and participant in some of the greatest discoveries in 20th century science. From Einstein's theory of relativity to the elusive Higgs particle, this book will fascinate and educate anyone interested in the world of quarks, leptons and gauge theories.This book also contains many thumbnail sketches of particle physics personalities, including contemporaries as seen through the eyes of the author. Illustrated with pictures, these candid sketches present rare, perceptive views of the characters that populate the field." (from Publishers) It is a 2003 English-language Edition in New Condition. See actual book in ebay pics above. This is a nice, clean, tight, 2003 book in NEW condition. New Condition Book; Easily Gift-Worthy [ Book is extremely clean, unmarked, appears unread, solid, well-bound, tight, square, complete, and sharply printed ] 340 pages, approx. 9" x 6" x .75", Paperback Paperback Book Welcome international ebay shoppers.I will reduce combined shipping on multiple purchases. Please see my eBay store for information on discounts for shipping internationally. Please visit my other auctions (including other books: search for keyword: "books" in my store), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

End Time: 2024-12-09T01:05:18.000Z

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