Higgs the invention and discovery of the 'god particle' / Jim Baggott.

Author/creator Baggott, J. E.
Format Electronic
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoOxford : Oxford University Press,
Descriptionxxi, 277 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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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.
Abstract Relates the history of the search for the Higgs boson, also known as the "God" particle.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 254-256) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012471883 2013427925
ISBN9780199603497
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ISBN9780199679577 (paperback)
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