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Higgs Force tells the dramatic story of how physicists produced their modern understanding of the Cosmos by unlocking the secrets of matter. Physicists believe that the universe began in a state of perfect symmetry. As the universe expanded and the temperature fell, much of this symmetry was lost in an all-encompassing transformation. We see the results all around us - the evolution of a complex and dynamic universe supporting the existence of sentient life. Deep beneath the Franco-Swiss border, CERN, with the mighty Large Hadron Collider, is seeking the ultimate confirmation of these ideas - the elusive Higgs particle, known to some as the God Particle.
The Physical World offers a grand vision of the essential unity of physics that will enable the reader to see the world through the eyes of a physicist and understand their thinking. The text follows Einstein's dictum that 'explanations should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler', to give an honest account of how modern physicists understand their subject, including the shortcomings of current theory. The result is an up-to-date and engaging portrait of physics that contains concise derivations of the important results in a style where every step in a derivation is clearly explained, so that anyone with the appropriate mathematical skills will find the text easy to digest. It is ov...
Artists, scientists, mathematicians, and mystics view the world in quite different ways. Nevertheless, they are united in an ongoing search for the hidden order beneath the surface appearance of the universe. Celestial Tapestry places mathematics within a vibrant cultural and historical context, highlighting links to the visual arts and design, as well as broader areas of artistic creativity. It is an engaging and accessible account of a fascinating subject. Book jacket.
The Cosmic Mystery Tour takes us on a lightning tour of the mysteries of the universe enlivened by brief stories of the colourful characters who created modern science. It explores hot topics in physics and astronomy, including the recent discovery of gravitational waves; the quest for the origin of dark matter; the study of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy; the ongoing search for Earth-like exoplanets; the search for signals from extraterrestrials; and the development of technologies to send spacecraft to the stars. The first part of the book explores the laws that govern the universe. Physics is a spiritual quest to find deep meaning in the cosmos. Its goal is to pro...
"Higgs Force cuenta la increíble historia del descubrimiento científico más importante de los últimos 50 años. Comienza con las ideas de los filósofos griegos hace más de dos mil años, y nos lleva a un viaje a través de muchos de los descubrimientos científicos más importantes de la historia antes de ponernos al día con el descubrimiento de la partícula de Higgs en julio de 2012."--P. [4] de cubierta.
Astronomer and TV presenter Chris Lintott tells the story of the Zooniverse, the platform which enables hundreds of thousands of ordinary people to contribute to scientific research. He describes the discoveries they are making, and shows how, in the world of Big Data and smart machines, humans play a unique part in adding to scientific knowledge.
For years, from her home on a hill outside Nashville, River Jordan felt a call to travel to the mystical Isle of Iona, off the coast of Scotland--the island that gave birth to Celtic Christianity. In The Ancient Way she invites us to leave the sacred space of our homes and our lives and join her on this pilgrimage. With the help of friends and the kindness of strangers, Jordan winds her way across green mountains to late-night ferries, across islands and down one-way roads led by the light of Iona and a trust in God. Along the way she explores ancient Celtic Christian practices such as cherishing creation, trusting spiritual friendship, offering hospitality, creative imagination, and honoring community--carrying them home with her to infuse her daily life. This is an intimate story of imagination, of personal transformation, of stillness and prayer. It's also a quirky, thoughtful guide for cultivating divine connection and creativity as we embark on our own wild adventures, chasing after the mystery that calls us all.
For the Recorde is accessible to a wide audience, and readers will find themselves smiling as they read, sometimes shedding a tear, and occasionally scratching their head. It shows that maths is developed by real people having a range of emotions, just like everybody else. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs of the mathematicians and the places in Wales which they’re linked with, and also contains some mathematical symbols, patterns and puzzles.
Comprehensive 352-page history with beautiful color photography and detailed illustrations. Includes thorough specification information for each model.