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Neutrino
By Frank Close
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Description
Neutrinos are perhaps the most enigmatic particles in the universe. Formed in certain radioactive decays, they pass through most matter with ease. These tiny, ghostly particles are formed in millions in the Sun and pass through us constantly. For a long time they were thought to be massless, and passing as they do like ghosts they were not regarded as significant. Now we know they have a very small mass, and there are strong indications that they are very important indeed. It is speculated that a heavy form of neutrino, that is both matter and antimatter, may have shaped the balance of matter and antimatter in the early universe.
Here, Frank Close gives an account of the discovery of neutrinos and our growing understanding of their significance, also touching on some speculative ideas concerning the possible uses of neutrinos and their role in the early universe.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
2012-04-01
Publication Date:
2012-02-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0199695997
ISBN13:
9780199695997
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
205 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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