The cosmic cocktail : three parts dark matter (Science essentials (National Academy of Sciences (US)))
by Freese, Katherine (Author)
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Blending cutting-edge science with her own behind-the-scenes insights as a leading researcher in the field, acclaimed theoretical physicist Katherine Freese recounts the hunt for dark matter, from the discoveries of visionary scientists like Fritz Zwicky--the Swiss astronomer who coined the term "da... Full description
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Blending cutting-edge science with her own behind-the-scenes insights as a leading researcher in the field, acclaimed theoretical physicist Katherine Freese recounts the hunt for dark matter, from the discoveries of visionary scientists like Fritz Zwicky--the Swiss astronomer who coined the term "dark matter" in 1933--to the deluge of data today from underground laboratories, satellites in space, and the Large Hadron Collider. |
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xi, 250 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780691153353 (hardback : alk. paper) 0691153353 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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