A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo: A Guide to Particle Physics (Paperback)

by Cindy Schwarz (Author), S. Glashow (Introduction)
Key Phrases: electron lepton number, neutron beta decay, quark theory (more...)

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Product Description
This popular book introduces the ideas, terminology, and techniques of high-energy physics. Views of matter from the atom down to the quark are discussed historically, in language that is accessible to readers who have no physics background. The author has also added a list of Web sites where the reader can find more information on particle physics. Introduction by Sheldon Glashow

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: American Institute of Physics; 2nd edition (February 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563966174
• ISBN-13: 978-1563966170
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #296,826 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Book, January 4, 2000

By	David N. Brown (Louisville, KY, USA) - See all my reviews

I have found this book simple and straightforward. It is a great introduction that cuts out unnecessary detail and introduces students to the basic facts they need to know. I give this book to both undergraduate and graduate students who join my High Energy Physics research group. Though it is aimed at a more general audience, I find that it is a nice focused introduction and confidence builder for my research students.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money.... or your time., March 30, 2001

By A Customer

This book has some value, hence 2 stars not one. But slogging through student essays on how quarks date (really!)is insufferable.

Get Gordan Kane's "The Particle Garden" and get more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good supplementary reading for high school students, December 1, 2001

By	Wong Kwok Fai (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo: A Guide to Particle Physics (Paperback)

A clear and concise introduction to particle physics. High school students who are interested in knowing more about particle physics will find this book very useful. Good to have one in a school library.