Massive by Ian Sample

Massive by Ian Sample

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In the early 1960s, three groups of physicists, working independently in different countries, stumbled upon an idea that would change physics. That idea was the 'God particle', or Higgs boson - to find it would be to finally understand the origins of mass - the last building block of life itself. This book tells the story of their search.

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Massive by Ian Sample

In the early 1960s, three groups of physicists, working independently in different countries, stumbled upon an idea that would change physics. That idea was the 'God particle', or Higgs boson - to find it would be to finally understand the origins of mass - the last building block of life itself. This book tells the story of their search.
Ian Sample is an award-winning science correspondent at the Guardian newspaper. He was named investigative journalist of the year in 2005 by the Association of British Science Writers and was previously a feature writer for New Scientist. He holds a PhD in biomedical science from Queen Mary, University of London. Born in Oxfordshire, he now lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9781905264957
ISBN 10 190526495X
Title Massive
Author Ian Sample
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Year published 2010-06-17
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.