Building blocks of matter : a supplement to the Macmillan encyclopedia of physics

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Label

Building blocks of matter : a supplement to the Macmillan encyclopedia of physics

Title remainder

a supplement to the Macmillan encyclopedia of physics

Statement of responsibility

edited by John S. Rigden

Contributor

• Gale (Firm)
• Rigden, John S

Subject

• Particles (Nuclear physics)
• SCIENCE -- Physics | Quantum Theory
• Electronic books
• Particles (Nuclear physics)

Language

eng

Summary

This supplement to the Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics presents the most recent data on particle physics. Reviews all observed and theoretical particles known to date, retracing the history of each particle's discovery and function. Covers current research; practical applications both hypothetical and actual; and provides biographical entries on scientists who made significant contributions. Case studies and experiments round out the broad range of topics covered

Member of

• Gale virtual reference library
• Macmillan encyclopedia of physics
• Gale virtual reference library

Action

digitized

Biography type

individual biography

Cataloging source

NTG

Dewey number

539.7/2

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

QC793.2

LC item number

.B85 2003

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

• dictionaries
• bibliography

Series statement

Gale virtual reference library

Target audience

adult