A firm and square hardback with sharp corners and strong joints, complete with original dustjacket, just showing a few very minor rubs. Hence a non-text page has a small 'damaged' stamp. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and tight. Also, no pen-marks and not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Now offered for sale at a very sensible price.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Constructing Reality: Quantum Theory and Particle Physics

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

2011

Language

English

ISBN 10

1107004837

ISBN 13

9781107004832

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Like New

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Weight

17 ounces

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Science, Mathematics & Technology

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Synopsis

Questions of the fundamental nature of matter continue to inspire and engage our imagination. However, the exciting new concepts of strings, supersymmetry and exotic matter build on ideas that are well known to physicists but mysterious and puzzling to people outside of these research fields. Covering key conceptual developments from the last century, this book provides a background to the bold ideas and challenges faced by physicists today. Quantum theory and the Standard Model of particles are explained with minimal mathematics, and advanced topics, such as gauge theory and quantum field theory, are put into context. With concise, lucid explanations, this book is an essential guide to the world of particle physics.

About the Author

John H. Marburger III is University Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and Vice President for Research at Stony Brook University. Previous to this, he has been Science Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory and President of Stony Brook University. His accomplishments in science policy and administration have been recognized by numerous awards and honors.

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