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Higgs: The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle'

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Higgs: The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle'

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?

The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass - a fundamental property of matter. It's the strongest indicator yet that the Standard Model of physics really does reflect the basic building blocks of our Universe. Little wonder the hunt and discovery of this new particle produced such intense media interest.

Here, Jim Baggott explains the science behind the discovery, looking at how the concept of a Higgs field was invented, how the vast experiment was carried out, and its implications on our understanding of all mass in the Universe.

Country	USA
Author	Jim Baggott
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
EAN	9780199679577
Edition	Reprint
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0199679576
Label	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	304
PublicationDate	2013-08-24
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Studio	Oxford University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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